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Healthcare projects can now earn LEED points for using environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health product declarations (HPDs), according to an article on the Healthcare Design website


Healthcare projects can now earn LEED points for using environmental product declarations (EPDs) and health product declarations (HPDs), according to an article on the Healthcare Design website. An EPD focuses on a product’s environmental impact, from raw material extraction to end-of-life disposal. An HPD focuses on how a material affects human health.

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July 3, 2014


Topic Area: Energy Efficiency


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