Over the last decade, Plano-based Frito-Lay has made great strides at going green and is now receiving national recognition.
On Tuesday, the U.S. Green Building Council will award Frito-Lay the LEED Gold Certification plaque for high energy efficiency.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the nation's preeminent program for the design construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
The Frito-Lay building is the only existing building in Texas to receive the distinction -- and one of only 12 in the country.
Representatives for Frito-Lay said the company has implemented resource conservation programs that utilize innovative programs to reduce the resources needed to make its products since 1999.
