The U.S. Green Building Council has added several new LEED pilot credits to the LEED Pilot Credit Library in the past few months. These new pilot credits include:
· Pilot Credit 81: Green training for contractors, trades, operators and service workers
· Pilot Credit 80: Environmentally preferable interior finishes and furnishings
· Pilot Credit 79: Material ingredients product manufacturer supply chain optimization
· Pilot Credit 78: Design for active occupants
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