<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[mM is dedicated to reducing, and ultimately reversing, the embodied impacts of the built environment through our collective material choices.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:16:40 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines: The Real Story from Greenbuild 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the sessions where rating systems, firms, nonprofits, and manufacturers showed alignment in action. Greenbuild always brings big conversations, but this year felt different. Not because of one headlines (although the Global Alignment announcement was huge), but because everywhere you turned, people were talking about the same thing: alignment that’s finally showing up in actual workflows, tools, and decisions. And in the Expo Hall’s Networking Lounge—where mindful MATERIALS hosted five...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/beyond-the-headlines-the-real-story-from-greenbuild-2025</link><guid isPermaLink="false">692c68d60170a61543fca862</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 18:12:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_b201aebbc07f4e1eac052ddaa7ac1006~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Defining Moment for mindful MATERIALS]]></title><description><![CDATA[A note from Executive Leadership Annie Bevan &#38; Anthony Guerrero on what we’ve built—and where we’re heading next As we look ahead to 2026, mindful MATERIALS  (mM) is entering one of the most defining chapters in our history. What began as a scrappy, volunteer-fueled movement has grown into a vibrant community with shared frameworks, real infrastructure, and measurable outcomes. When we launched our first strategic plan (2023–2025) , we set ambitious goals—and our staff and supportive...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/a-defining-moment-for-mindful-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69303f5092a1fcb4b045e690</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 16:06:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_ff98b8365d1b4ff59dc22ddc6cb0898a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Annie Bevan and Anthony Guerrero</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS Launches CMF Implementation Toolkit at Greenbuild to Accelerate Industry-Wide Collaboration, Automation, and Digitization of Sustainable Materials Decisions]]></title><description><![CDATA[New, role-based guidance for AEC/O firms, manufacturers, ecolabels &#38; standards, and technology platforms turns alignment into measurable efficiency, credibility, and impact. LOS ANGELES—November 4, 2025— mindful MATERIALS (mM)  today announces the launch of the Common Materials Framework (CMF) Implementation Toolkit , a practical, role-based resource designed to connect the building industry’s sustainability efforts by accelerating digitized, interoperable materials data. Debuting at...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/mindful-materials-launches-cmf-implementation-toolkit-at-greenbuild-to-accelerate-industry-wide-coll</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690a09b4aa0a315edf69bbe6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:15:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea167_bf8a27fcde0c4568bf7a0e0cfddedd4e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Partnership Launched to Align Sustainable Building Materials ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The world’s leading green building organizations have joined forces to harmonize how sustainable building products and materials are assessed.  The Building Research Establishment (BRE) ,  The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA) , mindful MATERIALS , Living Future , the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) ,  and the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)  today announce a new international partnership to create consistency across rating systems, including BREEAM, Green Star,...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/global-partnership-launched-to-align-sustainable-building-materials</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f0353050873aaf5dadcb44</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:43:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_4a7f9571514b446db44494b023d49625~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS Launches Data Ecosystem Report, Unveiling Vision for a Connected Future of Sustainable Building Materials]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the Common Materials Framework at its core, the industry is aligning around a shared structure to reduce risk, improve decision-making, and embed sustainability into workflows.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/mindful-materials-launches-data-ecosystem-report-unveiling-vision-for-a-connected-future-of-sustain</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6893a249d9d80408cb2130a8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Aug 2025 18:47:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_98a50e88d64140db972855c23333cf17~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Our Collective Opportunity’ 2024 Building Industry Report]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s time to rethink how we address the significant holistic impact of the built environment — not just by focusing on operational...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/2024-building-industry-report</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68839c3d251a639c148cd444</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 2025 15:07:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea167_359466218b9a4d8298e802b878231b35~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_880,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS Expands Leadership Team to Accelerate Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bevan and Guerrero to Co-Lead Organization in New Dual Executive Leadership Model mindful MATERIALS  (mM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/mindful-materials-expands-leadership-team-to-accelerate-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">687813db58aaace90af75bab</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2025 21:21:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_5f02c20547ab466799f167f744722c99~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS Announces Sunsetting of Portal as Common Materials Framework Expands Across Leading Industry Platforms]]></title><description><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS (mM), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to aligning the building industry around a common language for sustainable products, today announced that the mindful MATERIALS Portal will officially sunset on August 4, 2025.

This strategic shift reflects mM’s evolving role—from technology host to industry aligner —and reinforces the expansion of the Common Materials Framework (CMF) as a ubiquitous, integrated resource for sustainable materials decisions.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/portal-sunset-cmf-expansion</link><guid isPermaLink="false">686c394f9843a7afff07b817</guid><pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 21:18:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_dbccc3d736b4481bb265cd821973d169~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_872,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What It Really Takes to Build Better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inside the 2025 Plan from mindful MATERIALS and the Forums to Align Tools, Data, and People Across the Built Environment]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/2025-forum-strategic-plan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67eadf726aac9fe1f5012771</guid><category><![CDATA[Forums]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:38:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_a930ac0eeb1040e7974fa29543a898c6~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS Welcomes New Board Members and Officers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gensler’s David Briefel and ASSA ABLOY’s Amy Musanti join mM’s Board as industry leaders transition and new officers take the helm....]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/mindful-materials-welcomes-new-board-members-and-officers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b64345936f54c025a20f43</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 15:39:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_dfed317e77384c0b86fc5f770c2d68e8~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A New Adventure in Sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[Antonio Holguin's new children’s book aims to educate and inspire young eco-warriors. Sustainability is a crucial topic, but it’s not...]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/a-new-adventure-in-sustainability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67b6445b86930376d44bf35f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:34:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_fd73a84881b940a7adf22778a20710b0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_872,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS Expands Access to Common Materials Framework]]></title><description><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS expands access to the Common Materials Framework, making it easier than ever to search for sustainable products by impact.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/mindful-materials-expands-access-to-common-materials-framework</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67be2006dc73903df8dff46f</guid><pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 20:29:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Decade of Impact: A Conversation with Rebecca Best on Championing Sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[How grassroots engagement, bold ideas, and a shared vision are transforming the materials industry.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/a-decade-of-impact-a-conversation-with-rebecca-best-on-championing-sustainability</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673f5f61ce969341ca491e17</guid><category><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS 10th Anniversary]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:30:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c2c4da_02dcb83f87fa4491aa4dbb50502c4e9a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating a Decade of Impact: A Conversation with Jeff Frost on Simplifying and Scaling]]></title><description><![CDATA[How alignment, innovation, and a unified vision can scale sustainability across the materials industry.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/celebrating-a-decade-of-impact-a-conversation-with-jeff-frost-on-simplifying-and-scaling</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673f60ad9fe8f73a2e1b6b54</guid><category><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS 10th Anniversary]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:46:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea167_ec4a21dac50e4067adacfc2007d908fc~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burn Bright, Not Out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflections on burnout, balance, and the power of community in a year of milestones.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/burn-bright-not-out</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67521b606146b4844ac484ba</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 21:35:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure 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Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflecting on 30 years of leadership, sustainability, and the evolution of mindful MATERIALS in shaping a better future.]]></description><link>https://www.mindfulmaterials.com/post/celebrating-a-decade-of-impact-a-conversation-with-tim-conway-on-purpose-and-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">673f630211c2083d9495923a</guid><category><![CDATA[mindful MATERIALS 10th Anniversary]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 21:45:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/5ea167_60a9a9b3cf084524a1cc9143629fb439~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jennifer Levisen</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating a Decade of Impact: A Conversation with Linda Sorrento on Transparency and Progress]]></title><description><![CDATA[How ten years of dedication has sparked lasting industry 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