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U.S. Waste and Recycling
The U.S. generated approximately 254 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in 2007. Excluding composting, the amount of MSW recycled increased to 63.3 million tons, an increase of 1.9 million tons from 2006. This is a 3 percent increase in the tons recycled. Source: US EPA, Municipal Solid Waste in the United States. 2007 Fact and Figures.
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Materials & Resources
In the construction and day-to-day operations of buildings, many materials and resources are used and a great deal of waste is generated. The materials selected for use in a facility and the way they are disposed of impact the environment.
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Space Reconfiguration and Renovation Projects
As needs change over time, tenants often need to convert space or phase the conversion of individual space or rooms to meet these changing needs.
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Sustainable Building Operations and Maintenance Services
Follow these sustainable strategies as your space renovations are complete and the building and interiors are operated in an environmentally sustainable manner. Operations staff should endeavor to establish best practices in energy efficiency, resource conservation, ecologically sensitive products, and other sustainable practices, and implement them.
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Under 10,000 SF Interiors Gut Rehab Project
Following are Sustainable Strategies to consider as the space has or will undergo a major tenant gut rehab for projects under 10,000 SF. Note to use a current version of LEED for Commercial Interiors for tenant improvement projects over 10,000 SF. Refer to the Share Section for a represented project Case Study to discover key practices, benefits, results and checklists.
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Conducting LCA
The US Department of Energy has developed an LCA report to help evaluate the energy and environmental benefits of LEDs when compared to incandescent and fluorescent lighting. This analysis follows the four steps outlined above. When using LCA to compare equipment, it is important to establish a common unit of performance by which each will be judged. -
Materials, Furniture, and Furnishings Replacement
Daily wear and tear means that materials, furniture and furnishings require periodic replacement.
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Spatial Equity
Organizations today are less hierarchical and work is more team based, more mobile, and more cross functional. A key to spatial equity is that space layout and workstation standards are based on new ways of working and specific work tasks and business needs rather than organizational hierarchy.
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Planning to Build Green
Sustainability "means to create and maintain conditions, under which humans and nature can exist in productive harmony, that permit fulfilling the social, economic, and other requirements of present and future generations." Executive Order 13514
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LCA Standards, Tools and Resources
ISO 14040:2006 describes the principles and framework for life cycle assessment (LCA) including: definition of the goal and scope of the LCA, the life cycle inventory analysis (LCI) phase, the life cycle impact assessment (LCIA) phase... -
Flexibility
Today's workplaces are often in flux. As organizations change direction or develop new services, people also move. Teams form and re-form. People move to new spaces and take on new responsibilities. The spaces themselves are transformed to meet new needs. These changes are much easier to accommodate, with less stress on people and the organization, when the workplace is designed to support flexibility.
Whole Building Analysis
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Green Tips (Resources > Water)
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Green Tips Behavior (Human Behavior > Water)
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Green Tips (Resources > Lighting)
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Occupant Behavior on Water Consumption (Human Behavior > Water)
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Green Tips (O&M > Lighting)
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Energy Use (Resources > Lighting)
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Lighting Engineer (Integrative Design Process > HVAC)
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Boilers/Steam Systems (Resources > Water)
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Cooling Tower (Resources > Water)
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Materials (Resources > Lighting)
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Water Use (Resources > HVAC)
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Gray Water Reuse (Resources > Water)
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Fixture Performance (O&M > Water)
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Energy Use (Resources > HVAC)
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Occupant Survey (Human Behavior > IEQ)
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Lighting Engineer (Integrative Design Process > Lighting)
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System Overview (HVAC)
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Flush Fixtures (Resources > Water)
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Flow Fixtures (Resources > Water)
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Lighting Engineer (Integrative Design Process > IEQ)
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Human Behavior on HVAC (Human Behavior > HVAC)
Materials
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Dual-flush Toilets
Dual-flush toilets have two levels of flushing - one for solid waste and a lower flush for liquid waste. There are dual-flush options for both commercial flush valve applications and for tank-type toilets. -
Toilet / Shower Accessories
Toilet and shower accessories include soap dispensers, soap dishes, hand dryers, paper towel dispensers, trash cans, etc. These items may contain recycled content if they are made of metal or plastic. Hand dryers allow for drying without using paper products which reduces waste. Although automated paper towel dispensers typically use non-rechargeable batteries, they can also reduce waste by controlling the amount of paper dispensed. -
Recycling containers
Recycling bins come in a variety of shapes and sizes to help keep recyclables organized and pest-free. There are large bins for breakroom and copy areas and small bins to be placed under desks. There are aesthetically pleasing bins, carts, and containers designed for all recycling waste streams. There are also bins that are made from recycled materials. Bins may require occasional cleaning to avoid fostering an environment conducive for pests. -
Composting Toilets
Composting toilets are not common in commercial buildings; however, they are becoming a more common environmentally preferred option as they are odor-free and use less potable water, if any. Composting toilets use an aerobic process to break down waste by using little or no water. There are two types of composting toilets: self-contained and split units. -
Filtration System
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Composite Wood
Interior doors are often made of a composite wood core covered with a laminate or wood veneer. Doors made with engineered wood are cheaper than solid wood doors, but may pose indoor air quality problems from emissions in the binders or adhesives. Greener engineered wood alternatives include formaldehyde-free door cores, those that are made of recycled content or made from agricultural waste, such as wheat straw. Additionally, veneers may be made of sustainably grown and harvested wood. These greener alternatives must be explicitly specified, as they are not standard materials.
Green Products
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Municipal Solid Waste
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Compost: Yard Trimmings, Food Waste, Manure, Biosolids, or Other Recovered Organic Materials
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Awards and Plaques
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Binders
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Plastic Clip Portfolios
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Plastic Clipboards
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Plastic Desktop Accessories
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Plastic Envelopes
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Plastic File Folders
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Plastic Presentation Folders
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Remanufactured Toner Cartridges
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Remanufactured Printer Ribbons
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Awards and Plaques: Composites
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Awards and Plaques: Glass
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Awards and Plaques: Paper
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Binders: Paper-Covered
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Binders: Plastic
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Binders: Plastic-Covered
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Binders: Pressboard
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Binders: Solid Plastic
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Awards and Plaques: Wooden
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Toner Ink
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Toner Ink
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Toner Ink
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Toner Ink: Print Speed <25 ppm
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Toner Ink: Print Speed <25 ppm
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Toner Ink: Print Speed <25 ppm
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Toner Ink: Print Speed >25 ppm
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Toner Ink: Print Speed >25 ppm
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Toner Ink: Print Speed >25 ppm
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