The Frito-Lay LA Mega Distribution Center is a LEED Platinum 75,583 sq ft square feet Warehouse and Distribution building that ranks in the top 2% of projects in this rating system version.
Why It's Green:
95 Energy Star Performance Rating
12% or 100% onsite renewable energy or offsite renewable energy
40% of total energy consumption is system-level metered
60% sustainable purchasing of ongoing consumables
40% sustainable purchasing of electric equipment
40% sustainable purchasing of furniture
50% reuse, recycle or compost of ongoing consumables
75% reuse or recycle of durable goods
50% sustainable purchasing of facility alterations and additions
90% sustainable purchasing of reduced mercury lamps
70% diversion of waste from facility alteration and additions
50% reduction in conventional commuting trips
30% reduction in indoor potable water use
http://www.gbig.org/activities/leed-1000017797/dashboard 1500 Francisco, Torrance, CA 90501