Assembly Recycled Content

Mark, can you clarify what the reviewer was asking for? They made this request about all of your materials, without being specific about which materials triggered the request? That seems a little odd.The example we usually give for an assembly is a piece of furniture—it's composed of disparate elements, each with different weights, and each with a different supply chain and recycled content story.In contrast, I think anytime something is coming basically from one factory and the manufacturer can easily give a recycled content figure for the item as a whole, I would question whether it needs assembly status. Carpet, wallboard, ceiling panels would all fall under this in my book.Trying to think of an "assembly" item other than furniture... windows and doors? What other items do you think are questionable?

A couple of things come to mind in looking at this thread. The first is that you may want to be more selective in what you submitted materials list if you can. Include the big ticket items that get you to the credit thresholds and then leave the rest off. If it's not submitted, it can't be questioned. Other than that, I agree with what both of you are saying. If it comes from the manufacturer as a single product, then the onus is on the manufacturer to provide you with appropriate cut sheets identifying the total recycled content. If your manufacturer gives you suspicious looking documentation (100% recycled exit signs), call them back and confirm that they're following the ISO standards. It may just be a period of zealous reviewing as the new reviewing teams come on board. Good luck- a