Cheat Sheet Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore Access the Green Badger’s recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 ID+C Waste Management credit. Keep this cheat sheet handy for all your LEED projects! Download the Cheat Sheet Requirements for the ID+C Construction & Demolition Waste Credit (MRc5) in LEED v5…
Cheat Sheet Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore Access the Green Badger’s recommendations for which categories to track to earn the LEED v5 BD+C Waste Management credit. Keep this cheat sheet handy for all your LEED projects! Download the Cheat Sheet Requirements for the BD+C Construction & Demolition Waste Credit (MRc5) in LEED v5…
SWPPP vs. ESC: Same Storm, Different Inspection Goals When LEED project teams hear Construction Activity Pollution Prevention, the knee-jerk reaction is often: “Got it—SWPPP inspections.” But here’s the twist: SWPPP ≠ ESC, and one does not automatically cover the other. Your civil team develops an Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) plan, and it’s essential that…
When researching sustainability in construction, there are a lot of acronyms that can be confusing to anyone new to the field. This blog is your guide to the 15 most common terms related to sustainability in construction and the built environment.
Our latest Sustainability Report is out, and we covered a lot of ground once again. Keeping our commitment to doing our part and leading by example, Green Badger remained 140% carbon-positive for our second straight year and helped 646 teams navigate sustainability changes throughout 2025. According to Green Badger CEO Tommy Linstroth, “Looking at the…
By Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Services If you work on LEED projects, you have probably seen the acronyms EPD and HPD in credit language, product data sheets, and submittal reviews. They look and sound similar and often appear on the same product. But they are not the same, and confusing them can cost…
Green Badger, the leading SaaS provider simplifying sustainability and ESG in the built industry, today announced a strategic partnership with U.S. Green Building Council California (USGBC-CA). The core of this collaboration is the delivery of specialized data reporting software solutions to streamline compliance for General Contractors participating in the Contractor’s Commitment to Sustainable Building Practices….
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger Two of the most important forces in sustainable building materials share a common mission. Here’s how they reinforce each other — and how Green Badger helps you act on both. What is the Common Materials Framework? The Common Materials Framework (CMF) is a structured evaluation tool developed…
NEW for 2026 from LEED Fellow Tommy Linstroth … Super-Quick Sustainability Tips & Insights To Make Your Week A Little Easier You’re looking for answers. Ways to solve headaches. Reach tough goals, get more done with less effort, and keep your teams and bosses happy. I’ve been doing just that for more than 20 years….
by Lauren Richardson Sustainability Manager at Green Badger The Problem: Why Embodied Carbon Is So Hard to Reduce Embodied carbon is a major part of a building’s climate impact, but remains among the hardest for project teams to address. The issue isn’t intent; it’s a lack of credible reference points. Teams are told to “reduce embodied…
By Kristin Brubaker Head of Sustainable Construction Services At Green Badger, we know building a better future means thinking beyond construction sites and certification checklists. It means taking action to protect the planet we all share. That’s why we’re proud to continue our partnership with One Tree Planted, a global nonprofit that makes it easy…
Green Badger LEED & Sustainable Construction Resources Green Badger Academy 2.5 Hour Online Course for General Contractors on LEED v4/v4.1 Everything you need to to tackle LEED construction credits, from construction waste diversion to IAQ inspections. Don’t do a LEED project without learning this vital information! Register for Green Badger Academy The Ultimate Guide to…
