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Green Building Products

Green building products are considered through the lens of their health and environmental impacts. The Federal Government in Executive Order 13101, defines environmentally preferable products as those that have "a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to competing products that serve the same purpose."

Alternatives to LEED Certified Products

Where can I find LEED Certified Products? How do I certify my products for LEED?
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CSR Building Materials Rockwool Insulation

Rockwool is a type of naturally occurring fibrous mineral formation that is a byproduct of volcanic activity. Rockwool fibers may be manufactured on an industrial level by melting and spinning basalt and dolomite into thin strands which are then treated and molded for various uses, such as insulation. CSR’s rockwool insulation products may:
Increase Building Durability, Reduce Demand for Raw Materials, Conserve Energy and Electricity, Improve Indoor Environmental Quality.

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ITC Steam Temperature Control System

The patent-pending ITC Steam temperature Control System regulates steam temperature from a boiler or third party utility by providing a well-defined sequence of instructions for the operation of a digital steam pressure controller system.

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Green Apple Energy: T8-LED

The Green Apple Energy T8 LED is a self-ballasted, light-emitting-diode (LED) lamp which can be used as a replacement for the various less efficient, traditional lighting technologies commonly found in conventional buildings.

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Energy Saving Lighting: Can I Replace My Incandescents with LEDs?

There are many LED bulbs that can replace incandescent bulbs in your home. Costs for LED bulbs have dropped dramatically.
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LEED MR Credit 6: Where Can I Find Rapidly Renewable Materials?

Rapidly renewable materials, such as bamboo and cork, can help a LEED project earn points toward MR Credit 6. There are many suppliers of these products.
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Recycled Steel for LEED: Is it Pre-Consumer or Post-Consumer Content?

For the purpose of LEED calculations, manufacturers of green building materials with recycled content should determine whether the material contains pre-consumer or post-consumer content.
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Reclaimed Wood: What Calculations Do I Need for LEED Documentation?

For LEED calculations, salvaged or reclaimed wood suppliers should give the LEED project team the cost charged them for the salvaged wood, as well as the weight and estimated volume.
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4 Ways to Market Your Green Building Product or Service for LEED

Product and service marketing for LEED requires understanding the potential benefits a product may have to a LEED certification.
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