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Extracted Content

Product categories	Description and example of products
Composite wood	Composite wood is engineered wood products that are made by combining wood fibers, particles, or veneers with adhesives or resins to create a material that is often used in place of solid wood. Examples of products: • Particleboard • Medium density fiberboard • Hardwood plywood with veneer • Composite or combination core • Wood structural panels or structural wood products
Plumbing fixtures	A plumbing fixture is connected to the plumbing system and is designed to deliver and drain water. Examples of products: • Water closets • Urinals • Lavatory and kitchen faucets • Showerheads

DOCUMENTATION

Project types	Options	Paths	Documentation
All	Product categories	All	USGBC material calculator.
All	Product categories	All	Provide documentation for every product in the calculator that meets BPSP criteria.
All	Product categories		Confirmation that all products were installed, and that all relevant products in the category were included in calculations.

REFERENCED STANDARDS

• AIA A&D Materials Pledge (aia.org/design-excellence/climate-action/zero-carbon/materials-pledge)

• Mindful Materials CMF (mindfulmaterials.com)

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