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Feature from Environmental Building News
January 1, 2000

Sidebar: Summary of Product Standards for GreenSpec

Summary of Product Standards for GreenSpec

1. Products Made with Salvaged, Recycled, or Agricultural Waste Content

1a. Salvaged products

1b. Products with post-consumer recycled content

1c. Products with pre-consumer recycled content

1d. Products made with agricultural waste material

2. Products That Conserve Natural Resources

2a. Products that reduce material use

2b. Products with exceptional durability or low maintenance requirements

2c. Certified wood products

2d. Rapidly renewable products

3. Products That Avoid Toxic or Other Emissions

3a. Natural or minimally processed products

3b. Alternatives to ozone-depleting substances

3c. Alternatives to hazardous products

3d. Products that reduce or eliminate pesticide treatments

3e. Products that reduce stormwater pollution

3f. Products that reduce impacts from construction or demolition activities

3g. Products that reduce pollution or waste from operations

4. Products That Save Energy or Water

4a. Building components that reduce heating and cooling loads

4b. Equipment that conserves energy and manages loads

4c. Renewable energy and fuel cell equipment

4d. Fixtures and equipment that conserve water

5. Products That Contribute to a Safe, Healthy Built Environment

5a. Products that do not release significant pollutants into the building

5b. Products that block the introduction, development, or spread of indoor contaminants

5c. Products that remove indoor pollutants

5d. Products that warn occupants of health hazards in the building

5e. Products that improve light quality

5f. Products that help noise control

5g. Products that enhance community well-being

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