21 Nov How to Earn LEED Credits with Green-Seal Paper Products

Posted at 16:43h in Eco-Friendly, Office Supplies by Reuben Levy

LEED, otherwise known as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is transforming the way buildings and office supplies are designed and maintained. Created by the U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED program was created to encourage businesses’ to make eco-friendly choices when it comes to their facility. The goal of LEED is to determine a building’s environmental impact and how sustainable and energy efficient its design is. Your facility can increase LEED credits by making simple office changes such as choosing green seal paper products and cleaning supplies.

The Benefits of LEED Credits

Earning LEED Credits with Our Paper Products

When examining your building for LEED credits, not just the structure itself is taken into account, but also the supplies inside. That’s why we choose to partner with trusted paper companies that have a similar mission to ours. Solaris Paper is firmly committed to sustainably sourced products. Thanks to their commitment on zero deforestation and use of rapidly renewable fiber, Solaris Paper meets the requirements of LEED standards. Another one of our paper companies, Genuine Joe also makes strides to ensure recycled paper products for an eco-friendlier facility. If you’re looking to boost LEED credits with paper products, take a look at some of ours featured below.

Livi Multifold Paper Towels

Livi Hardwound Paper Towels

Genuine Joe Multi Fold Paper Towel

Genuine Joe Hard Round Roll Towel

How LEED Improves Facility Maintenance

When integrating your facility with LEED friendly components, it will be easier to maintain the overall look from the outside in. According to USGBC, LEED buildings report almost 20 percent lower maintenance costs than typical commercial buildings. While spending less money on maintenance and energy items, the return investment of your hard work will be rapid. Our facility cleaners from Rochester Midland Corporation can contribute to LEED credits as well. If you’re looking for a simple and easy way to be more eco-friendly check out some of our cleaning products below.