We're wearing gold to celebrate NPR Headquarters earning an official LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
NPR is proud to join the more than 900 other LEED certified buildings in Washington, D.C. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a world-wide certification program for buildings and communities seeking to be environmentally friendly. Our building was planned, constructed and currently operates in ways designed to lessen its impact on the environment.
There are various levels of certification, and NPR took a number of actions to achieve LEED Gold. Five key steps were:
But we aren't stopping there. We've removed disposable cups from the kitchens, have lights that automatically shut off in unoccupied areas, and recycling and compost bins in every kitchen area.
We think our new building is as good as gold, and hope you'll think so too. Plan a visit next time you're in Washington, D.C., and see the space for yourself.
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