Badges are small labels that appear in proximity to larger UI elements and relay a status, property or other metadata related to the larger object. Badges are not interactive and should only convey relevant information.
<div class="c-badge--inactive">Inactive</div>
<div class="c-badge--positive">Positive</div>
<div class="c-badge--processing">Processing</div>
<div class="c-badge--negative">Negative</div>
Because badges always give information about another interface element, they cannot stand alone. Place them near the object in the layout they are describing.
Per the status writing guidelines, copy should be kept concise. In badges, it's best to display on or two short words. Do not use full sentences.