Sustainable Design Award Criteria

The NY NOW Sustainable Design Award highlights and upholds brands and makers who have embedded sustainability, environmentally-friendly production processes and socially responsible or philanthropic models into their business practice. For the longevity of our planet, these practices are vital. See application criteria below:

• “Green” Products: products that are manufactured or constructed with only recycled, recyclable and/or sustainable materials.
• Environmentally friendly Production Processes: manufacturers who are using renewable or alternative sources of energy in production, including wind, sun, alternative fuels and preserving clean water.
• Socially responsible and philanthropic business practices: products produced by indigenous peoples, creating viable, sustainable trades and markets in poverty-stricken and needy communities worldwide; and manufacturers who donate percentages of their sales to not-for-profit organizations.

IMPORTANT*: Submission and approval of your application for the Sustainable Design Award, automatically includes your brand in the sustainable brands search filter for the NY NOW Digital Market.