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EBOM-2009 MRc2: Sustainable Purchasing—Durable Goods

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Commercial Kitchen

August 9, 2014

Nate Gillette

Director
Natura Architectural Consulting, LLC

LEEDuser Basic Member

August 9, 2014

Would one consider items purchased for a commercial kitchen (i.e., new glasses, plates, creamers, etc) a durable good? It seems like the only place to put it. Thoughts?

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Tristan Roberts

Representative
Vermont House of Representatives

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December 10, 2014 - 12:05 am

Nate, I would, yes.

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