Use
materials efficiently
Avoid scarce, irreplaceable,
or endangered resources
Create healthy spaces
Use energy efficiently
Protect water systems
Consider pollution
Buying/Choosing
materials
Buy
local
Buy organic
Buy recycled-content
Buy reusable/recyclable
Buy conservatively
Buy non-toxic
Buy durable (long usable
life)
Buy low-maintenance
Buy low energy-consumptive
Buy goods manufactured,
transported, and installed without toxins
Using
materials
Employ
construction practices that achieve most efficient use of resources
and materials
Reuse existing buildings
and materials whenever possible Disposing
materials
Recycle
or reuse jobsite waste
Clean up dog waste to
avoid storm drain contamination
Dispose of paint, batteries,
antifreeze, oil, and other contaminants at county roundups instead
of garbage cans
Compost yard trimmings,
egg shells, and stale vegetables
Keep trash in trash can
Collect and properly dispose
of automobile trash
Protecting
natural resources & habitat
See
also buying materials
Avoid toxic mining or
harvesting practices
Replace grass lawn with
low-maintenance native plants
Fossil
Fuels
Walk
or bike, instead of drive, whenever possible
Minimize heating, cooling,
and electric use whenever possible
Water
Employ
construction practices that achieve most efficient use of water
Select water-conserving
appliances and equipment (shower heads, toilets, ...)
Landscape for water conservation
(Underground irrigation system)
Capture and utilize rainwater
Wash cars and bikes at
car wash
Turn off water while shaving,
brushing teeth, …
Avoid watering plants
and gardens in the middle of the day
Practice organic gardening
Harvesting
natural resources
Select/harvest
materials from abundant, well-managed resources
Select/harvest materials
that are replaceable, renewable, or replenishable
Minimize damage to natural
habitats
Creating
healthy spaces
Select
low-toxic products and materials
Select materials without
toxic maintenance requirements
Provide for natural ventilation
Provide for natural heating
and cooling
Specify mechanical equipment
that will not trap water or pollutants
Provide high insulation
value
Select products and equipment
that save energy during building operations
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