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| Reuse materials threshold | Points |
|---|---|
| Reuse at least 30% of 1 targeted material type OR Reuse at least 15% of 2 targeted material types OR Reuse at least 15% of 4 other material types OR Reuse an equivalent weighted average of targeted and other material types | 2 points |
Table 4. Reuse material types and correlating units
| Material type | Unit |
|---|---|
| Targeted materials | Targeted materials |
| Carpeting | Surface area |
| Ceilings | Surface area |
| Furniture (ancillary and systems) | Pieces, weight, volume, or floor area |
| Interior walls | Linear or surface area |
| Other materials | Other materials |
| Dimensional lumber | Board foot or linear |
| Doors | Count |
| Casework | Linear |
| Floor-covering materials (not including carpet) | Surface area |
| Lighting fixtures | Count |
| Plumbing fixtures | Count |
| Mechanical equipment | Count |
| Door hardware | Count |
| Project defined other | Project defined |
REQUIREMENTS EXPLAINED
This credit encourages projects to reuse existing buildings and building materials. Option 1 rewards projects that reuse structural and enclosure elements of existing buildings. Option 2 is focused on the reuse of nonstructural products by keeping materials in place or acquiring materials from salvaged sources. This option encourages projects to focus on reusing targeted materials that have high environmental impacts. Points are earned based on the percentage of targeted and other materials that are reused in the project.
Reusing materials in new building designs benefit the environment by lowering the demand for virgin material sourcing, decreasing embodied carbon, and extending the lifecycle of products. Materials diverted through construction activities and sent offsite for reuse contribute to the MRc5: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion .
U.S. Green Building Council LEED v5 Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction, April 2025 Launch Edition 404