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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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