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Green Matters Buchanan, new York DrYwall Plant - Lafarge

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Photo CaptionMap illustrating area of coverage where <strong>Lafarge</strong> drywallproducts can contribute to LEED credits. For specificLEED credit information visit certguide.lafarge-na.com.USGBC “Regional Materials” LEED ® CreditsUse materials that are both harvested and manufacturedwithin 500 miles (800 km) of the project site.CAGBC “Local Production” LEED ® CreditsUse materials that are both harvested and manufacturedwithin 500 miles (800 km) if moved by truck, or 1,500miles (2,400 km) if moved by rail of the project site.1,250 mi. radius<strong>Lafarge</strong> drywall plants anddistances from extraction locationsfor regional materials.250 mi. radius• <strong>Buchanan</strong>, NY 10511Extraction Locations:*50% - Aquasco, MD 2060850% - Newburg, MD 20664Distance to plant: approximately 250 miles• Silver Grove, KY 41085Extraction Locations:*50% - Moscow, OH 4515350% - North Bend, OH 45051Distance to plant: 20 miles500 mi. radius• Palatka, FL 32177Extraction Location:*100% - Palatka, FL 32177Distance to plant: less than 1 mile500 mi. radiusU.S. <strong>Green</strong> Building Council,Canada <strong>Green</strong> Building Counciland LEED ®<strong>Lafarge</strong> is a member of the U.S. <strong>Green</strong>Building Council (USGBC) and the Canada<strong>Green</strong> Building Council (CAGBC), bothnon-profit organizations composed of leadersfrom every sector of the building industrywho are committed to expanding sustainablebuilding practices.Developed by USGBC, LEED (Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design) isa voluntary, consensus-based nationalrating system for green building designand construction. LEED emphasizesstate-of-the-art strategies for sustainablesite development, water savings, energyefficiency, materials and resources selection,and indoor environmental quality.Artist’s rendering. All distances are approximateand shown for illustrative purposes only.“USGBC” the “LEED Certification Mark” are registered trademarksowned by the U.S. <strong>Green</strong> Building Council and is used by permission.<strong>Green</strong> matters | <strong>Buchanan</strong> | PAGE 7

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