CHECKLISTS

Resource Efficiency Checklist

Does it contain a low-grade waste, upgraded to a valuable product?

Is the material from a verifiably well-managed renewable source?

Is the packaging appropriate, and returnable or recyclable?

Is it regionally appropriate, and from regional sources?

Is it manufactured with a verifiable low-energy and low-pollution process?

Is installation simple, and minimize waste and release of toxic pollutants?

Is it likely to be more durable in the application than other competing products?

Is little maintenance required in its use?

Do maintenance products and procedures minimize waste and indoor pollution?

Is it salvageable or recoverable for reuse or recycling after its service life?

Is the resource value conserved by recycling?

Lifecycle cost analysis

What is the annual cost?

What is the potential avoided future cost (i.e. major maintenance and replacement)?

What is the potential future environmental cost (i.e. removal and disposal)?

Where will a replacement come from?

Low Pollution Potential Checklist

Will the construction area be isolated or unoccupied?

Have existing renovation hazards, such as asbestos, other mineral fibers, or lead paint been identified and safely dealt with?

Have the floor coverings, wall coverings, furnishings and other interior products been selected for low VOC emissions in installation and use?

Have interior engineered wood products been chosen for low formaldehyde emissions?

Have paints been chosen which meet “low VOC” or “zero VOC” standards?

Have interior adhesives and caulking been minimized and selected for low VOC emissions?

Have the ceilings, insulations and acoustic panels been designed for low mineral fiber risk?

Has cleaning of the building area and HVAC equipment been done after construction?.