Zero Recycled Content Report 111995
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January 2, 2016
To Whom It May Concern:
Re : LEED CERTIFICATION – Contribution from: Zero International
This correspondence is written in response to your request regarding the use of several of our products to help achieve Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certification. It references the LEED Green Building Rating System for New Construction & Major Renovations (LEED – NC) as published by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). Specific credits that apply to our products are as follows:
| Products | Post Consumer | Pre Consumer |
|---|---|---|
| Thresholds (Aluminum) | 5% | 40% |
| Thresholds (Brass) | 5% | 12% |
| Automatic Door Bottoms (Aluminum) | 5% | 20% |
| Door Sweeps (Aluminum) | 5% | 40% |
| Weatherstripping (Aluminum) | 5% | 20% |
| Weatherstripping (Bronze) | 5% | 20% |
| Weatherstripping (Silicone) | 5% | 12% |
| Weatherstripping (Neoprene Rubber) | 5% | 0% |
| Stainless Steel Cam Lift Hinges | 5% | 75% |
| Aluminum Continuous Hinges | 5% | 20% |
| Stainless Steel Continuous Hinges | 5% | 75% |
| Photoluminescent Markings | 5% | 5% |
| Steel Prime Brackets | 5% | 40% |
LEED Category: Material and Resources (MR)
MR Credit(s) 4.1 and 4.2 Recycled Content: Pre Consumer
Product contains pre consumer content as defined by Guides for the Use of environmental Marketing Claims, 16CFR 260.7 (e) (available at www.ftc.gov/bcp/grnrule/guides980427.htm) and therefore qualify for this credit.
MR Credit(s) 4.1 and 4.2 Recycled Content: Post Consumer
Product contains post consumer content as defined by Guides for the Use of environmental Marketing Claims, 16CFR 260.7 (e) (available at www.ftc.gov/bcp/grnrule/guides980427.htm) and therefore qualify for this credit.
MR Credit(s) 5.1 Regional Materials: Manufactured Regionally
Thresholds, automatic door bottoms, door sweeps, head and jamb protections, weatherstripping, meeting stiles and hinges are manufactured in the Bronx, NY, 10455. If this facility is less than 500 miles from the project site, the thresholds, automatic door bottoms, door sweeps, head and jamb protections, weatherstripping, meeting stiles and hinges qualify for this credit.