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Beyond traditional salvage yards, teams should explore creative options for material reuse, such as partnering with local organizations or marketplaces. Resources like BuildReuse.org [73], Rheaply [74], and All for Reuse [75] can connect projects to potential outlets for salvaged materials.

In addition, while conducting the salvage assessment, projects can explore local reuse sources to identify opportunities for incorporating reclaimed materials into the project (note: this strategy is rewarded in Option 2, but not eligible for contributing toward Option 1 credit achievement). Examples of available materials may include wood, carpet, tile, flooring, doors, and other finishes. These materials offer flexibility in their application and do not need to be limited to their original intended purpose. For instance, doors can be repurposed as partition walls or furniture (desktops), and windows can serve as interior clerestories between enclosed rooms.

Option 1. Reuse Existing Interior and Minimize Renovation

Reusing existing interior nonstructural elements and furniture into the project are impactful strategies to minimize the long-term environmental impact of an interior space. By prioritizing the reuse of existing materials, projects can extend the life of valuable resources and minimize the need for new raw material extraction. This, in turn, decreases the need for energy-intensive manufacturing and transportation, which helps lower embodied energy and GHG emissions.

PATH 1. FURNITURE AND INTERIOR NONSTRUCTURAL ELEMENTS REUSE

Project teams are recommended to develop drawings showing the location of existing furniture and nonstructural interior elements and identify the areas that are in good condition and are to be reused, salvaged, or refurbished on-site for the project. Reused elements may originate from the same project owner’s stockpile or warehouses that are within the owner’s control, but excludes any off-site reused materials incorporated into the project that originate from external sources (those would be captured under Option 2). Materials received as donations or by a third party are not considered part of the owner’s stockpile and are excluded from this path.

Teams are encouraged to create a list of materials for all on-site reused and new nonstructural elements and furniture. Projects can add additional product categories or materials that are within the scope of work. The list of materials serves as a comprehensive inventory, detailing quantities, material types, and sources, allowing for streamlined tracking and decision-making throughout the project.

Points are awarded based on the percentage of reused elements retained on-site by cost. Teams must quantify the existing and reused interior nonstructural elements based on final as

73 “Home page”, Build Reuse, accessed March 31, 2025, https://www.buildreuse.org/. 74 “Home page”, Rheaply, accessed March 31, 2025, https://rheaply.com/. 75 “Home page”, All For Reuse, accessed March 31, 2025, https://www.allforreuse.org/.

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