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This credit encourages projects to reuse existing building materials. Option 1 rewards projects that reuse existing interior nonstructural elements and furniture (on-site reuse). This option offers two different pathways for projects. Path 1 addresses interior nonstructural materials and furniture, while Path 2 solely addresses furniture. Option 2 requires projects to identify opportunities to procure materials from off-site sources and rewards the reuse of both targeted and other materials.
The table below shows how different types of reuse are recognized within the LEED v5 Materials and Resources category, including their contributions to MRc5: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion and MRc4: Building Product Selection and Procurement .
Table 1. Types of reuse and credit contributions
| Credits/Options/Paths | On-site reuse (keep materials in place or within the same project) | Procure off-site salvaged materials | Divert on-site materials to salvage markets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Credits/Options/Paths | (On-site-on-site) | (Off-site-on-site) | (On-site-off-site) |
| MRc1: Interior Materials Reuse, Option 1. Path 1. Furniture and Interior Nonstructural Elements Reuse | x | ||
MRc1: Interior Materials Reuse, Option 1. Path 2. Furniture Reuse | x | ||
MRc1: Interior Materials Reuse, Option 2. Materials Reuse | x | ||
MRc5: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion | x | ||
MRc4: Building Product Selection and Procurement(nonstructural materials) | x | x |
Conduct salvage assessment for projects with deconstruction or demolition in scope All projects with deconstruction or demolition in scope, conduct a salvage assessment to document the quantity of materials that could be salvaged and reused on- or off-site. A salvage assessment is most useful when conducted before construction activities begin. Conducting a salvage assessment identifies valuable materials and components that can be reclaimed and reused, thus reducing waste and disposal costs. Examples of salvageable materials include clean wood, siding, roofing materials, plumbing, furniture, and light fixtures.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Interior Design and Construction, April 2025 Launch Edition 247