
BEYOND WASTE HOME
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Recommendation GB 7 — Encourage innovative product design.With the existing manufacturing infrastructure in Washington, we have the capacity to become a leader in green product design and production. Green building standards offer credits for products containing recycled, low-toxic, and regionally produced materials. There is currently tremendous confusion in the marketplace as to what exactly is a green product. In order to ensure quality and eliminate green-washing, third-party verification systems that address key environmental factors in the manufacture, sale and end-of-life management of products are essential.
Milestone GB A: Washington continues to be a leader in green building. Milestone GB D: Ten percent of all certified green building projects achieve credits for using existing building stock, or salvaged materials, and/or at least 75 percent waste diversion during construction. Milestone GB G: At least five buildings are built to the Living Building standard in Washington. Milestone GB I: A third-party certification system for green building materials effectively provides verification that products are manufactured in compliance with product stewardship and sustainability principles. Links and Resources
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