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October 24, 2025
Building a Common Language for Sustainable Construction
A global alliance aims to simplify how the industry measures and selects building materials. In a world where construction consumes over half of all raw materials extracted, six global green building heavyweights have joined forces to tackle a long-standing problem: inconsistency.
December, 2023
Common Materials Framework Championed by AIA, ILFI, IWBI, USGBC, and mindful MATERIALS
Top organizations in sustainable building have formed an alliance to endorse the Common Materials Framework, accelerating efforts to establish a universal language for holistic material sustainability in the construction industry.
Buzzworthy
The latest news coverage around mindful MATERIALS
Industry Reports
Cutting Through Complexity to Clear the Path Forward
Strategy + Impact
This is mindful MATERIALS first strategic plan as an organization since becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2022, but it's not our first rodeo. We are built on over a decade of collective action, collaboration and engagement that have made mM a trusted, neutral home for materials sustainability.
November 4, 2025
mindful MATERIALS Launches CMF Implementation Toolkit at Greenbuild to Accelerate Industry-Wide Collaboration, Automation, and Digitization of Sustainable Materials Decisions
New, role-based guidance for AEC/O firms, manufacturers, ecolabels & standards, and technology platforms turns alignment into measurable efficiency, credibility, and impact.
mMaterials Ideas
Sharing updates, thoughts + amplifying cool ideas about materials
Q3 2025
From Vision to Action: What’s Next for the CMF
This fall is all about moving from vision to implementation. With the CMF Implementation Toolkit launching at Greenbuild, the release of our 2025 Data Ecosystem Report, and the return of Pop-Up events with Material Bank, we’re scaling alignment and accessibility across the industry. Add in a new co-leadership model, expanded sponsor support, and deeper firm membership opportunities—and it’s clear: together, we’re building the infrastructure for impact.
Q2 2025
Mid-Year Momentum
We’re halfway through 2025—and fully focused on turning vision into action. In this update, we’re sharing what came out of our recent Board Retreat, Forum mid-year Summit, and growing tech partnerships—all building toward the launch of our industry-wide toolkit at Greenbuild. Plus: new member benefits, team updates, and a reminder to take a breath (we are!). Dive in and stay connected to the momentum we’re building—together.
Q1 2025
We’re Not Just Talking—We’re Building
From digital breakthroughs to in-person meetups, Q1 has been full of forward motion for mindful MATERIALS. The Common Materials Framework (CMF) is now available on even more platforms, our 2025 Forum strategy is in full swing, and we’re hiring a COO/ED to help lead the charge. We’re also popping up in cities across the country, co-hosting a major summit on material health, welcoming new Board members, and offering fresh ways for you (or your org) to engage—through sponsorship, membership, or just showing up and sharing the love.
Q4 2024
A Round of Applause
We’re ending the year on an “unprecedented” note. We launched our 2024 Building Materials Industry Report and celebrated our 10th anniversary with our nearest and dearest at Greenbuild. We held our second annual Forum Summit, bringing together leaders from across the building materials industry to tackle big challenges and create actionable solutions — setting the stage for a more connected, regenerative future for the building materials market. And finally, the mM team is taking a little hiatus over the holidays ensuring our lights burn bright, not out in 2025.
