(3-5 points)
INTENT
Reduce energy use for transportation; increase demand for regional materials, plants, and soils; and promote regional identity by supporting the use of local resources.
REQUIREMENTS*
Percent calculations are based on cost or replacement value. If only a fraction of a material is extracted, harvested, recovered, and manufactured within the specified distances, then only that percentage (by weight) shall contribute to the regional value.
- Use materials, plants, and soils that are sourced within the distances specified in the table below such that they constitute at least:
- 30 percent of total materials cost 3 points
- 60 percent of total materials cost 4 points
- 90 percent of total materials cost 5 points
Material Type |
Distance Requirements |
Soils, compost, and mulch |
Extraction, harvest or recovery, and manufacture must occur within 50 miles (80.47 kilometers) |
Boulders, rocks, and aggregate |
Extraction, harvest or recovery, and manufacture must occur within 50 miles (80.47 kilometers) |
Plants |
All growing facilities and suppliers for the plant must be within 250 miles (402.34 kilometers) |
All other materials |
Extraction, harvest or recovery, and manufacture must occur within 500 miles (804.67 kilometers) |
RECOMMENDED STRATEGIES
- Identify regional sources for plants, soils, and other landscape materials, including those that are salvaged or reused or contain recycled content.
- Confirm that plant re-wholesalers and retailers obtain their products regionally.
- During construction, ensure that the specified local materials, plants, and soils are installed or used.
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