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The task of utilizing 'green', or sustainable products, is
a vital one given the fact that buildings contribute heavily—in
both their manufacture and their use—to environmental degredation
and impact. This report is a compendium of criteria used for evaluating
green and sustainable recycled-content building materials, compiled after
research into other publications and Internet sources.
The categories developed are broad and wide-ranging, but
designed for flexibility of use and future alteration.
1. Low
embodied energy
2. Recyclable
3. Use renewable resources
4. Locally or regionally produced
5. Energy efficient
6. Low environmental impact
7. Durable
8. Minimize waste
9. Positive social impact
10. Affordable
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