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Required Practices
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MAa - Require Recycling of Demolition & Construction Waste in Construction Contracts

MAb - Specify Recycled Products per EPA purchasing guidelines

         
Suggested Practices Environment Ease of Use Benefits Capital Cost
MA1 - Restore & Incorporate Portions or Entire Existing Buildings in New Designs

MA2 - Specify Reuse of Salvaged Building & Landscape Materials

MA3 - Design with Panel, Precut & Engineered Construction Products to Minimize Waste

MA4 - Specify Durable Exterior & Interior Finishes

MA5 - Design Interior Building Components for Future Disassembly, Reuse & Recycling

MA6 - Specify Wood from Sustainably Managed Sources

MA7 - Use Low-Emission Finishes & Interior Materials to Reduce Indoor & Environmental Pollution

 



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