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Conservation of Materials and Resources
LEED practices took place before the Library opened, including the replanting of trees formerly on the construction site and the recycling of demolished building materials.
Easily accessible areas throughout the building are designated for the separation, collection, and storage of materials for recycling.
More than 50 percent of building materials contain significant recycled content, including the carpet, terrazzo flooring, restroom tile, acoustical ceiling and wall panels, drywall, concrete, and the structural steel.
At least 20 percent of the building's materials were manufactured locally.
More than 50 percent of new wood in the ceiling and walls is certified to originate from sustainable forests.