Sourcing Raw Materials – Extended Producer Responsibility Programs
The environmental impacts of landfill waste are rapidly escalating, and the building industry is a major contributor responsible for adding millions of tons of construction and demolition debris each year. To help counter this, there…
LEED v4/v4.1 Compliant Paints: Diamond Vogel
Having trouble finding primers? Here’s another manufacturer for you to use! The goal of this post is to highlight paint products from Diamond Vogel that will help you earn the low-emitting materials credit in LEED v4/v4.1.
Real-world strategies for earning EPD and MIR Option 2’s in LEED v4.1
At Green Badger, we work with hundreds of LEED project teams to review their LEED scorecards, provide quarterly project reviews, or even provide LEED consulting services. This allows us to keep tabs on which products actually comply with the EPD and MIR Option 2 credits so that teams can earn these points.
How To Read a LEED Scorecard
If you’re working on your first LEED project and need some guidance on how to read a LEED scorecard, Green Badger has you covered.
LEED v4/v4.1 Compliant Paints: PPG Edition
Highlighting paint products from PPG that will help you earn LEED v4 low-emitting and BPDO credits.
Construction ESG Tracking With Green Badger
Green Badger is now working to solve the emerging challenge of ESG tracking for GC’s. Here are a sample of construction ESG metrics we see tracked on the jobsite.
How to Create a Construction Waste Management Plan for LEED
LEED project teams can achieve 2 points for construction waste management with proper planning and communication. However, all projects must first develop and implement a construction and demolition waste management plan to achieve any points.
How to Collaborate with your Architect to Earn LEED BPDO Option 2 Credits
The problem with the LEED BPDO Option 2 Credits is that, while they can be achieved, your team really needs to specify which products are going to be used from the beginning of the project in order to achieve them.
Green Badger’s Construction ESG Primer
Read Green Badger’s construction ESG primer to understand the growing importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting in the industry.
LEED v4 Compliant Paint Products and Manufacturers
Most of the big paint manufacturers have LEED v4 compliant paint products. You’ll find multiple paint product lines that not only meet the Low Emitting Materials requirements but also offer a slew of EPDS, HPDs, Cradle to Cradle certificates, and Product Lens Certifications.
Switching from LEED Version 4.0 to Version 4.1
Project teams can switch from LEED v4.0 to v4.1 on a credit by credit basis. Here are Green Badgers tips and recommendations for how to do so.
Flooring Adhesives for LEED v4 Low Emitting Materials
Highlighting construction flooring adhesives that will help you earn the LEED v4/v4.1 low-emitting materials credit.
Join Green Badger’s New LEED Construction User Group
Green Badger is bringing together players in the green construction industry to connect on sustainability best practices with a LEED construction user group.
