Water-Efficiency
__ Drought-tolerant landscape
__ Microirrigation system for garden (or none needed)
__ Low water use lawn sprinkler system (or none needed)
__ Timer on hose or watering system
__ High performance low-flow toilets
__ Low-flow plumbing fixtures, aerators
__ Water-efficient appliances
__ No oversized garden tub
__ On-demand recirculating plumbing system
In areas of threatened water supply:
__ Automatic faucets
__ Residential urinal
__ Rainwater harvesting for outdoor use
__ Greywater for underground irrigation (if permitted)
__ Household sewage flow reduction system for irrigation (if permitted)
Waste Management
Reduce Construction Site Waste
__ Modular planning
__ Use of manufactured components
__ Use of low-waste building systems
__ Job site framing plan, cut list, central cut area
__ Donation or re-use of excess materials
__ Recycling of construction waste
__ Cleared trees milled or ground into mulch
Household Waste Management
__ Home recycling, sorting center (for household trash)
__ Backyard composting
Pollution Prevention and Ecosystem Protection
Water Quality Protection:
__ Effective sanitary sewer system
__ Private water well protected from flooding
__ Landscape integrated pest management
__ Backflow prevention valves on outside faucets
Storm water management/ runoff reduction:
__ Porous paving
__ Rainwater harvesting from roof
__ Landscaped buffers, retention areas on site
__ Construction sediment/erosion control
Minimize Use of Environmental Hazards
__ Suitable ozone friendly materials
__ Minimal use of pesticides, solvents, etc.
__ Low toxic wood treatments
__ Catalytic wood stove (if used for heating)
Native Plant and Ecosystem Protection
__ Onsite preservation of native trees, plants
__ Protection of tree root system
__ Landscaping with native plants
__ Preserved or created wetland
__ Preserved or created wildlife habitat
Favoring Green, Renewable and Local Resources
Suitable Green Materials
__ Engineered lumber, framing systems, trim
__ Concrete made with fly ash
__ Recycled plastic or composite decking
__ Recycled content building, finish materials
__ Recyclable materials
__ Materials made from waste (mulch, bagasse, etc.)
__ Salvaged materials
Site Choice
__ Lot within “green” development
__ Site near workplace or mass transportation
__ Infill site or small lot development
Shift Toward Renewable or Zero Energy
__ Passive solar (house design)
__ Solar water heating
__ Fuel cell (when cost-effective)
__ Photovoltaics
Use of Local Resources
__ Local renewable natural resources
__ Locally manufactured products (< 200 miles)