MR Credit 5.2: Regional Materials: 20% Extracted, Processed &
Manufactured Regionally
1 Point in addition to MR Credit 5.1
Intent
Increase demand for building materials and products that are
extracted and manufactured within the region,
thereby supporting the use of indigenous resources and reducing the
environmental impacts resulting from
transportation.
Requirements
Use building materials or products that have been extracted,
harvested or recovered, as well as manufactured,
within 500 miles of the project site for an additional 10% beyond MR
Credit 5.1 (total of 20%, based on cost)
of the total materials value. If only a fraction of the material is
extracted/harvested/recovered and manufactured
locally, then only that percentage (by weight) shall contribute to
the regional value.
Potential Technologies & Strategies
Establish a project goal for locally sourced materials and identify
materials and material suppliers that can achieve
this goal. During construction, ensure that the specified local
materials are installed. Consider a range of environmental,
economic and performance attributes when selecting products and
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