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o Methodology for calculating diversion and recycling rates must be publicly available

and applicable to national or country-level accounting standards for construction and demolition waste recycling facilities.

Facility recycling data submitted to certification program will be analyzed for recycling rates using a mass balance formula or quarterly sorts completed and verified by an independent thirdparty entity.

Final recycling rate will include overall facility diversion rates with and without ADC/Beneficial Reuse and will include separate recycling rates by material type as well as combined average including wood derived fuel/biofuel separate from other waste to energy or incineration end markets.

Project Type Variations

For projects with incomplete or speculative spaces, the building owner must commit to preserving the approved C&D waste management plan and applying it during future phases of construction to ensure consistency in waste reduction efforts. Additionally, they may pursue certification under LEED AP Interior Design + Construction (LEED AP ID+C) for the unfinished spaces, which promotes sustainable practices such as material reuse, recycling, and overall resource efficiency.

For projects with incomplete or speculative spaces completed by the tenant, project teams must include the building’s approved C&D waste management plan in the Tenant Guidelines, serving as a best-practice example to guide tenants in managing their own construction or fit-out activities. This inclusion not only promotes uniformity in waste management practices but also encourages tenants to adopt sustainable strategies that align with the broader environmental goals of the building.

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