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NC-v4 MRc3: Building product disclosure and optimization - sourcing of raw materials

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Wool/Biobased material

Project location: United States

May 5, 2017

Peter Harenda

LEEDuser Basic Member

Project location: United States

May 5, 2017

I am trying to clarify if 100% wool design felt would classify as a bio-based material for option 2. The portion on skin is where the question arises. Thank you.

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Nadav Malin

CEO
BuildingGreen, Inc.

LEEDuser Expert

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June 9, 2017 - 7:04 am

Wool is fine--it's not the actual skin of the animal.

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