Dive summary:

• El Cerrito's new Recycling Center in California has received LEED Platinum certification, the highest rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
• The recycling center features recycled rainwater, solar power and was partially constructed from reused materials from the old facility.
• A minimum of 80 points on a 110-point scale is necessary for a Platinum rating, of which the recycling center scored 82.

From the article:

The coveted Platinum certification from the U.S. Green Building Council recognized the value of the environmentally friendly components incorporated into the recycling facility, including reuse of construction materials from the old Recycling Center, recycling of rain water and solar power.

“A LEED Platinum rating is fitting for this environmentally forward facility," El Cerrito's new mayor, Greg Lyman, said in a prepared statement. "The community is very proud of the Center, the exceptional Platinum rating, our Environmental Quality Committee and the hard working staff of the Environmental Services Division. This project demonstrates El Cerrito's continued commitment to the environment.” ...