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Overview

ecoScorecard is a fast, easy-to-use web tool that searches a client’s productdatabase, allows users to evaluate specific products against five environmentalrating system requirements and document their findings. ecoScorecard runsindependently of a hosting client’s web site, but is created in cooperation withthe manufacturer and is updated with their information on a frequent basis.ecoScorecard provides search results that can be downloaded at the time of theinitial search, or a user can save his/her information for a period of 1 year.

ecoScorecard is the fastest, easiest, most advanced way available that’scompletely free to the end user, to search, evaluate and document productinformation against five environmental rating systems (LEED NC, CI, CS, EB,Home, and LEED NC & CI for Canada), Green Guidelines for Healthcare (GGHC),Labs21, Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) and can calculate thenecessary environmental information of a product and show how that productdirectly contributes to credits in a particular standard.

Create an Account

To create an account,

1. From the homepage click the Create Account text under the login area orclick on the Create Account button on the bottom of the page.
2. Fill in all required fields. Note, your email is used as your Username.
3. Next, click on Sign up to be logged in.
4. You are now ready to Search

Note:All the fields are mandatory. A user is shown a warning message if anymandatory fields are left empty when user clicks Sign up.

Logout of ecoScorecard

To log off, the user can click Logout, which is located at the top right of thescreen at any stage.

Please Note, if the user does not use the ecoScorecard for 30 minutes, the userwill be logged out automatically.

Forgot Password

If you forgot your password, don’t fret. Click on Forgot Password? on the topright of your screen and password reset link will be immediately emailed toyou.

1. If you forgot your password, don’t fret. Click on Forgot Password? on thetop right of your screen and password reset link will be immediately emailed toyou.
2. Fill in all required fields. Note, your email is used as your Username.
3. Next, click on Sign up to be logged in.
4. You are now ready to Search

Search in ecoScorecard

You may search through ecoScorecard in a few different ways.

1. From the homepage click the Search button on the bottom right of the screenwhich will take you to our Search page.
2. Then use the drop down menus and keyword search and checkboxes and clickSearch to find the products that you are looking for.
3. Another option is to type a name, keyword or sku in the quicksearch textboxon the homepage and click go, which will give you automatic results.
4. Results are then displayed on the page

Note:Search items are all cumulative. If no results are returned please loosen yoursearch criteria.

Refine Search in ecoScorecard

To refine your search,

1. From the Search results page click on the Refine Search button
2. A light box will appear which displays your refining search options.
3. By using the drop down menu, keyword and check boxes, and clicking Search,your selection will be narrowed down.

Note:Search items are all cumulative. If no results are returned please loosen yoursearch criteria.

Adding a product to your evaluation / project

1. From the Search results page check the boxes to the left of the productimage then click Add to include them in your evaluation/project.
2. Note, if you are logged in you will have a drop down menu that will allowyou to Add the products to a new project or any of your existing projects.
3. To go back, please click on the Back button

Evaluating a product

To evaluate a project,

1. From the Project page, fill in price, quantity and select a manufacturer zipcode of the product, (only if multiple exist).
2. Note, this is needed to verify if the product can gain Regional Materialscontributions.
3. Next, add the zip code of the project. If you are logged in and have alreadycreated a project this is already done for you, and the system uses the zipcode of the created project.
4. Note, this is needed to verify if the product can gain Regional Materialscontributions.
5. Next, check the boxes below that correspond to the rating systems that youwant to evaluate against.
6. Next, click on Evaluate for an evaluation of the products selected or clickon Save to save your selections to your selected project.
7. Note, if you click on Save and you are an unregistered user, you will besent to a login page, where you can login or register for an account. If youare logged in and have selected to Save to a new project you will be sent tothe project registration page. (In either case your search will be saved andadded to your account)

Creating a Project

To create a project,

1. Click My Projects on the main menu.
2. Next click New Project on the bottom of your project list to start a newproject.
3. Next, you will need to fill in the required data and check which ratingsystems you would like to evaluate products for and click on Create.
4. You will be then sent to the Search page to begin adding products to yourproject.

Note:All the fields are mandatory. A user is shown a warning message if anymandatory fields are left empty when user clicks Create.

Editing a Project

To modify a project,

1. Click My Projects on the main menu and your project list will be displayed.
2. Click on Edit Project to the right of the list to edit the project detailsor your products within that project.
3. Next, update any of the information necessary and click on Save.
4. Next, you may click on Evaluate to display your documentation for yourupdated project.

Deleting a Project

To delete a project,

1. Click MyProjects on the main menu to view your project list.
2. Click the trash can icon to the far right of the screen which corresponds tothe project you would like to delete
3. A confirmation dialog box opens.
4. Click OK to delete.
5. Click Cancel to cancel the operation.
6. The project list then re-appears without the deleted project.

Contact Us

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us at[email protected]

What is ecoScorecard?

EcoScorecard is a fast, easy-to-use web tool that searches a manufacturersproduct database, allows users to evaluate and document products against fiveenvironmental rating systems and compliance of various 3rd partycertifications.

Does it cost anything to use ecoScorecard?

No, this is a free service provided to you by the manufacturer.

Can I save my search for products?

Yes, but you are required to register to save any searches/projects.

How long will my information be saved?

Your information will be saved for up to 1 year from the last time saved.

How many projects can I create?

An unlimited amount of projects can be saved in the system.

Will the manufacturer contact me after I register?

No, your information is secure and will not be used to contact you unless youspecify that you would like to be contacted. Please review our privacy policyand terms of use for specifics.

Which rating systems can ecoScorecard be use to evaluate products for?

Currently ecoScorecard evaluates products against all LEED rating systems(i.e. NC v2.2, CI, CS, EB, LEED for Canada NC and CI), CHPS, GGHC, LABS21 andcompliance for all prevalent 3rd Party Certifications.

Are Residential rating systems included on ecoScorecard?

By January 1, 2008, all prevalent residential homes rating systems includingbut not limited to LEED H, LEED ND and NAHB.

Does ecoScorecard produce the documentation needed for Submittal?

ecoScorecard produces a specific product’s documentation, which can be attached to your LEED on-line template or other rating systems documentation requirements.

How do you contact ecoScorecard support?

If any problems arise please contact us at [email protected] and we willget back to you ASAP during normal business hours. Users may send in feedback24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Will ecoScorecard work on a Mac?

Yes, ecoScorecard is a web-based application that works on both PC and Macplatforms.

What browsers can I use with ecoScorecard?

ecoScorecard has been optimized for Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox, butis viewable on almost all browsers.

If you would like further guidance for ecoScorecard please view our HelpSection or for additional answers to any questions contact us at[email protected]