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GCS12A |
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Title:
Understanding Recycled Content Surfacing Material: It’s value under LEED® and beyond
This
1 hour program = 1 AIA/HSW/SD LU,
1 GBCI LU and 0.1 IDCEC CEU
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At
the conclusion of this course, the participant will gain knowledge on the
following:
1. Define the difference between “green” buildings and “green” products
2. List the benefits of recycling
3. Describe the basics of the different recycled content products
4. Compare and contrast traditional surfacing materials to recycled surfacing products
5. Describe recycled content surfacing materials and their manufacturing process
6. Explain the advantages of resin-based recycled content surfacing to other products that are typically specified
7. Explain how recycled products can contribute (directly and indirectly) to obtaining points under the LEED program
8. Describe what Cradle-to-Cradle and GreenGuard certifications are and why they are important
9. Explain the importance of specifying and using recycled content surfacing products as related to environmental issues
10. Explain the importance of going BEYOND “green” |
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TEST |
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Upon
completion of this course, please close out the course window
and return to this screen to click on the test link on the
left. Your Certificate will be automatically emailed to you upon a
passing grade of 80% or higher. |
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COURSE
SPONSOR |
Eco by Cosentino |
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ECO™ by Cosentino is a durable surface made of 75% recycled content composed of post-industrial or post-consumer materials and is bound by an environmentally friendly resin which comes in part from corn oil. ECO by Cosentino is also an ideal substitute for natural or engineered stone.
Visit www.ecobycosentino.com
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