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Claims Bio-Based Content
OriginThe source claims a stated share of the product derives from biological (plant or animal) rather than fossil feedstocks.
You might see it written as: bio-based · biobased · plant based · made from plants · bio-based content
Speaks to: Climate health · Ecosystem health
Medium greenwash risk
Meaningful only with supporting detail — check scope and dates.
Bio-based does not mean low-carbon or non-toxic; it is an origin claim only.
What backs it up
- Material Content Disclosure →
Must be at least: Manufacturer declared
Check it states: Bio Based Percentage, Test Method, Scope
ASTM D6866 testing or USDA BioPreferred listing strengthens the claim.
Where it counts
- LEED →
Can contribute
- mindful MATERIALS Common Materials Framework →
Can contribute