| When considering building projects, sustainability is a | | | | is for the use of a certain percentage of recycled |
| great social and environmental implementation. With | | | | materials, a specific amount of local or regional |
| the LEED program, green and sustainable design and | | | | materials, or a certain value of rapidly renewable |
| construction is also economically rewarding. The LEED | | | | materials from plants harvested within a short cycle. |
| program, developed by the U.S. Green Building | | | | Concerning low emission materials, there are additional |
| Council, awards points for registered building projects | | | | LEED points available for the use of artificial grass. |
| for sustainability. The use of synthetic turf in a | | | | LEED points can also be earned with the materials |
| building project provides several LEED point | | | | turf is comprised of. Rubber, sand, concrete, and |
| opportunities for different categories. The naturally | | | | other materials can individually contribute to the |
| eco-friendly nature of synthetic grass makes it ideal | | | | accumulation of LEED points. Artificial turf systems |
| for design and construction. It requires no water and | | | | create many LEED point opportunities for any building |
| minimal maintenance, thus helping to conserve on | | | | project. |
| operation bills. LEED points add to its ideal quality in an | | | | Several industries use LEED, including real estate |
| array of building projects. | | | | agents, architects, interior designers, facility |
| Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or | | | | managers, landscapers, and engineers. Both local and |
| LEED, performs independent verification of building | | | | state governments have adopted this system for |
| projects. Developed by the U.S. Green Building | | | | public buildings and establishments. LEED projects are |
| Council, it sets the standards for green and | | | | in progress in currently 41 countries, including Brazil, |
| sustainable building construction, as well as building | | | | Mexico, Canada, and India. There are also federal |
| design and operations. This Green Building Rating | | | | LEED initiatives in progress. Obtaining LEED |
| System is nationally acknowledged for focusing on | | | | certification can be done by registering online with |
| five key components: water saving and conservation, | | | | the USGBC at LEED teams are then required to |
| energy efficiency, sustainable construction site | | | | present proof and documentation throughout the |
| development, indoor environmental quality, and | | | | development process. Project teams establish which |
| material selection. The use of synthetic grass in | | | | products are most appropriate for LEED credits. |
| building projects can earn points in several areas. | | | | Lastly, upon meeting performance standards in the |
| Building projects that have accumulated LEED points | | | | Green Building Rating System, credits are then |
| are eligible for valuable government incentives and | | | | awarded. |
| tax credits. | | | | Synthetic grass and the materials it is comprised of |
| Under water efficiency, artificial turf systems can | | | | enable any building project to accrue several LEED |
| accumulate up to four LEED points. This includes | | | | points. The LEED program is a great incentive to |
| reducing watering by 50%, no necessity for an | | | | adopt sustainability in building design, construction, and |
| irrigation system, reducing watering by 20%, or | | | | future operation. In a time in which conservation is |
| reducing watering by 30%. When considering | | | | crucial and finances are tight, synthetic turf can earn |
| recycled, renewable, and recovered materials, | | | | your building project tax rebates while adopting |
| synthetic turf can earn another four LEED points. This | | | | sustainability to conserve natural resources. |