What is LEED?
The United States Green Building Council describes their LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating SystemTM as the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
Why Should LEED Matter to Me?1
Green design and construction can help you save energy and enhance your bottom line in the following ways:
- Earn tax breaks and rebates
- Lower construction costs
- Reduce or eliminate the need for heating and air-conditioning equipment and the associated costs of purchase, maintenance and electricity
- Cut energy and water bills by as much as half
- Increase labor productivity, retail customer sales and property value
- Protect operating budgets from increase in energy prices
How does RCP help me earn LEED credits?
RCP has a number of products that will help you to earn LEED credits. Some of the RCP product categories that can help you earn LEED credits:
- Microfiber
- Recycling Products
- Mops
- Smoking Management
1 (Meyerson, "The Dollars and Cents of Green Conservation", Journal of Accounting (AICPA), 2005)
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Ideal for moving large, heavy loads in most any indoor and out environment 3 products |
Economical, 8-ply cut-end mop for general purpose cleaning. 4 products |
Ideal for use in airports, office buildings, and malls. 1 product |
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The forefront of design; the reputation of reliability. 1 product |
Combines waste and smoking management. 6 products |
Extender Belt for 9vbp06, 9vbp10, 9vbh10 13 products |
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Cut-end mop with screw-on head for general purpose mopping. 4 products |
Cut-end mop with screw-on head for general purpose mopping. 4 products |
Easy mobility and maneuverability of heavy loads. 8 products |
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Easy mobility for general refuse collection and material handling. 3 products |
Perfect in lobbies and hallways. 6 products |
Perforated steel designs with a clean, modern appearance. 4 products |
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Receptacles tailored to your specific waste, recycling, and security needs. Customizable: simply select from three base sizes, three lid types, and the type of decal desired. 6 products |
Unique, convertible design quickly transforms the bulk load capacity of a standard platform truck to the functionality of a heavy-duty 2-shelf utility cart 2 products |
A full line of trucks for waste collection, material transport and laundry handling. 15 products |
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Cuts big floor cleaning costs down to size. 1 product |
Cut-end, 4-ply cotton/rayon/synthetic yarn blend for good performance and durability. 9 products |
Economical, 4-ply cut-end mop for general purpose cleaning. 8 products |
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The elegance of real marble, along with the striking effect of solid stainless steel and brass, complement tasteful interiors. 2 products |
The contemporary design of perforated steel combined with classically styled tops provides an upscale look that’s perfect in any environment. 6 products |
An easy and effective way to recycle paper. 4 products |
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Soft, open-twist blended cut-end yarn for increased dust pick-up. 7 products |
Economical cotton cut-end dust mop. 4 products |
Combines 3 cleaning passes (Dusting + Vacuuming + Waste Collection and Sortation) into ”1 PASS”, thereby eliminating non-productive travel times in an office environment. 1 product |
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Economical, cut-end mops. 8 products |
Decorative waste container that provides a stylish, centralized collection solution for consumer waste and recycling sortation needs. 48 products |
Industrial strength construction transports heavy loads with ease. 3 products |
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Replaceable Can/Bottle Insert for Glutton Recycling Station 3 products |
Classic style, all-weather solution to an unsightly environmental problem. 3 products |
Ideal for transporting heavy or bulky loads in manufacturing, industrial, and groundskeeping settings. 4 products |
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Industrial strength construction transports heavy loads with ease. 3 products |
Hygienic tops for attractive, hands-free waste disposal. 13 products |
Sophisticated styling and all-metal construction for attractive and efficient smoking litter management. Includes unobstructed funnels to reduce jamming during cigarette disposal. 7 products |
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Extremely durable steel and precast concrete construction endures constant use and harsh weather conditions. 1 product |
Cut-end mop excellent for general purpose dust mopping. 6 products |
A full line of trucks for waste collection, material transport and laundry handling. 5 products |
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10 products |
Use with a standard rotary floor machine for intensive carpet maintenance. 2 products |
Industrial strength construction transports heavy loads with ease. 10 products |
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Rugged structural foam tilt trucks are driven by a powerful DC motor, powered by sealed, zero-maintenance batteries. 3 products |
Large capacity recycling containers for any outdoor environment. 4 products |
Ideal for moving large, heavy loads in almost any environment 12 products |
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Stackable recycling boxes made out of post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) perfect for commercial recycling use 3 products |
Industrial strength construction transports heavy loads with ease. 14 products |
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Designed especially for healthcare cleaning. 1 product |
Best-in-Class Microfiber delivers superior cleaning performance and durability. 7 products |
High-pile, 100% microfiber collects and holds dust and dirt mechanically and electrostatically for superior dusting results. 9 products |
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Effectively extends reach and removes soil from high and awkward places. 4 products |
Premium split nylon/polyester blend microfiber provides optimal damp mopping performance. 6 products |
Premium split nylon/polyester blend microfiber provides optimal damp mopping performance. 7 products |
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Best-in-Class Microfiber delivers superior cleaning performance and durability. 3 products |
Convenient foot pedal enables hands-free wringer operation. 1 product |
Compact mobile cart carries full system of microfiber cleaning products in only 3.3 sq ft of floor space. 1 product |
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Set of two hook and loop replacement straps for Q550 frame. 13 products |
Offered in straight and ergonomic bend styles, in fixed and adjustable lengths. 5 products |
For use with microfiber flat mops up to 18" in length. 1 product |
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The new microfiber finish system Q05000 will include following items: 2 products |
Clean more square feet in less time with the Rubbermaid Pulse™. Industry-best microfiber, on-board reservoir, and user-controlled release of solution mean cleaner floors faster, easier, and more effectively. 2 products |
High-pile, 100% microfiber collects and holds dust and dirt mechanically and electrostatically for superior dusting results. 6 products |
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Large capacity hoppers store and dump heavy loads with ease. 10 products |
Ensure proper disposal of waste and recyclables. 26 products |
Functional litter control in an elegant design. 4 products |
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Durable molded trucks handle heavy loads with ease. 6 products |
Outperforms and outlasts premium cut-end mops two to one. 8 products |
Economical, general-purpose mop. 6 products |
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Pre-laundered and pre-shrunk for increased mop performance after laundering. 8 products |
Looped-end, tailbanded mop for greater floor coverage. 8 products |
Economical, cut-end wet mop for general cleaning. 4 products |
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Domed, hinged lids provide convenient access to contents without reducing overall capacity. 8 products |
9 products |
Looped-end, balanced blend dust mop for general-purpose dust mopping. 10 products |
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Twisted loop dust mops are a premium line of pre-laundered dust mops for maximum durability and optimal cleaning performance. 20 products |
5 products |
Cotton/synthetic yarn blend for almost twice the absorbency of cotton. 3 products |
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Excellent, all-purpose mop for general cleaning. 3 products |
The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing, which means a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity. 1 product |
The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing, which means a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity. 2 products |
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The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing, which means a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity. 5 products |
The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing, which means a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity. 2 products |
The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing, which means a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity. 2 products |
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The WaveBrake® mop bucket and wringer system reduces splashing, which means a safer environment, cleaner floors, and improved productivity. 8 products |
The ultimate, launderable wet mop. 6 products |
The unchallenged leader in launderable wet mops. 6 products |
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5 products |
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