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The White House is Working to Earn an LEED Certification
Earning a LEED certification isn’t easy, and there are three levels that can be attained, but the White House wants to show that going green isn’t as difficult as some people think it is. In order to get a LEED certification, there are strict standards that have to be met. These include certain types of paint, sensors for lights, biodegradable cleaners, and many other items that have to be addressed. Because the White House and the family who live there are unique, it will be a challenge to obtain a LEED certification. That’s because there are historic preservation and security issues that are vital and cannot be changed, and because there are only so many ways to handle these issues without destroying something that is a part of history and/or without risking the security of the leader of the free world, along with his wife and children.
If you’re interested in keeping your home greener like the Obamas, there are things you can do, as well. They might not get you a LEED certification, but the planet will thank you. Making your air conditioning and cooling systems more efficient is one thing that you can do. You can also use cleaners that don’t have a lot of chemicals in them, use organic food because it doesn’t have pesticides in it, and buy energy efficient light bulbs like CFLs.
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