How do I calculate the 'expected volume of recycling'?
I realize this is a redundant post/question, however, we continue to receive GBCI preliminary review comments that request the expected volume. I have followed Howard’s methodology (as presented in the previous post), but I would like to know if there is an approved methodology or calculatiom.
Thanks!
Lisa Fabula
Sustainable Project ManagerKEMA Services
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June 20, 2011 - 1:28 pm
This seems to be a new challenge by reviewers, as there is no known formula or standard practice to calculate 'expected volume of recyclables'. Howard Williams' approach below is basically part of a Solid Waste Assessment that could be done for any facility type. Looking through resources, such as those found at the California Integrated Waste Management Board's posting, may be your best bet to identify a method that will offer this volume information (see case studies and approaches in Establishing A Waste Reduction Program at Work participant's manual at http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/Publications/default.asp?pubid=776 ).
Michelle Rosenberger
PartnerArchEcology
522 thumbs up
September 27, 2011 - 1:23 pm
We're getting these comments also, and I admit to a little frustration about the relevancy of this metric. We are all guessing and spending time on a methodology for a requirement that doesn't require compliance with any metric. In my experience with other credits, it is the USGB's job to set the methodology and the standard. What is the point of this comment? Has anyone had a denial of the "metric" they provided subsequent to getting this comment?