In compact enclosed spaces, acoustic pods integrate various components such as wall materials, electrical systems, and furniture modules. These materials can emit multiple chemical substances that significantly affect indoor air quality, posing potential health risks to users — a common issue among many acoustic pods on the market.
To address this challenge, HECOR has adopted a dual approach of design optimization and material selection. Through innovative structural design, the company has reduced material usage, while carefully selecting supply chain partners to strictly control the release of harmful substances. In September 2024, the ZUM Series acoustic pods successfully passed UL GREENGUARD testing and were awarded the Gold Certification.
The GREENGUARD Certification is one of the world’s most rigorous standards for chemical emission testing, established and administered by UL Environment, a division of Underwriters Laboratories (UL). This certification evaluates the chemical emission performance of indoor products and materials, identifying those with lower levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other harmful substances, thereby providing an authoritative safeguard for indoor air quality.
The UL GREENGUARD certification system includes two levels, with the Gold Certification imposing significantly stricter criteria than the standard level. For instance, the total volatile organic compound (TVOC) limit for standard certification is 500 μg/m³, while the Gold standard restricts it to 220 μg/m³, a reduction of 56%. In addition, the Gold level includes testing for a wider range of potentially harmful chemicals.
Earning the UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification demonstrates HECOR’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and healthy indoor environments. Looking ahead, HECOR will continue to innovate and deliver more high-quality, safe, and sustainable modular space solutions to the market.
