LEED Benefits The leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) was developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) to provide a set of standards and guidelines for energy efficient and environmentally sustainable design. The LEED rating system examines environmental and sustainability issues around the planning, energy and water management, materials use, indoor air quality and innovative designs.
LEED Benefits
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Improve Air and Water Quality
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Reduce Operating Costs
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Improve Air, Thermal, and Acoustic Environments
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Enhance and Protect Ecosystems and Biodiversity
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Enhance Asset Value and Profits
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Enhance Occupant Comfort and Health
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Reduce Solid Waste
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Improve Employee Productivity and Satisfaction
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Minimize Strain on Local Infrastructure
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Conserve Natural Resources
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Optimize Life-Cycle Economic
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Contribute to Overall Quality of Life Performance
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LEED BENEFITS OF TIRE-DERIVED PRODUCTS
The use of Tire-Derived Products can contribute to obtaining a range of LEED NC credits, depending on products used and company specific processes and operations including:
• Waste materials and resources diverted from the waste stream (MR 2.1 and 2.2)
• Material s and resources containing recycled content (MR 4.1 & 4.2)
• Materials and resources extracted, processed and manufactured regionally (MR 5.1 and 5.2)
• Integrated storm water design principles such as minimizing impervious surface area (SS 6.1 and 6.2)
• Reduce Heat Island Effect non-roof and roof (SS 7.1 & 7.3)
• Water efficient landscaping options such as artificial turf (WE 1.1 and 1.2)
• Low emitting materials such as adhesives and sealants (EQ 4.1)
• Innovation in design (ID 1 - 1.4)
Tire-Derived Product Benefits
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Easy Installation
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Resilient in All Climates
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Permeability Reduces Storm
Water Run-Off
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Made from Recycled Materials
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Absorbs and Retains Less Heat than Concrete
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Reduced Noise Levels from Absorption
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Made from Regional Materials
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Insulation Against Cold and Damp Environments
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Enhanced Comfort and Safety
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Lighter than Traditional Counterparts
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Low Maintenance
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Slip Resistant in Wet and Dry
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