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Kite is committed to not only minimizing environmental impact during the construction of the Urbana facility, but also minimizing environmental impact in its operations.
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Using previously developed land saves untouched land from being developed, which also requires additional resources, pollution, and materials.Īdditionally, Kite implemented an Erosion and Sedimentation Control (ESC) plan, which was approved by the Frederick Soil Conservation District, an organization that works with farmers and engineers to conserve Frederick County’s soil and water. Kite made a conscious choice to select an already-developed plot of land for their new Urbana facility. The focus on sustainability began long before construction. As a result, the fixtures will reduce indoor water use by 35%. Plus, all newly installed water fixtures are WaterSense labeled, meaning the EPA certifies them as water-efficient. Both outdoor and indoor water use were reduced as the site required no additional irrigation. Saving water was also a top priority in the construction of the Kite facility. Kite also chose to use low-emitting materials in the flooring, paints, coatings, ceilings, walls, and acoustic insulations. Additionally, 40 products of the raw materials had Environmental Product Declarations from 5-different manufacturers. Plus, Kite diverted 88% of total construction waste from landfills, saving 1,300 tons of waste from six different material streams.