Common use of Materials and Resources Clause in Contracts

Materials and Resources. Maintain and reuse existing non-structural interior components wherever possible. Divert construction waste from landfills through aggressive recycling and donation programs. Include target recycling and diversion percentages in waste hauler contracts. Reuse materials whenever possible, including construction materials. Specify recycled content materials whenever possible, which may include, without limitation, gypsum board, acoustical tiles, carpet and carpet backing. Specify regionally produced and extracted materials (within a 500 mile radius) whenever possible. Specify rapidly renewable resources whenever possible, including, without limitation, bamboo, wool, linoleum and cork. Specify and use wood products certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).