The LEED template for v2008 asks that we check a box stating that 'the materials data reported in the calculations below includes, but is not limited to, paper, toner cartridges, glass, plastics, cardboard and old corrugated cardboard, food waste, metals.' Does this mean we need to list toner cartridges as a separate line? Are there any other items that need to be broken out?
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Dan Ackerstein
PrincipalAckerstein Sustainability, LLC
LEEDuser Expert
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January 11, 2011 - 6:05 pm
I believe that even in the olden days of EBOM v2008, the template encouraged projects to break out materials which were diverted, but did not require it. Because commingled recycling has become even more commonplace since then, many projects have a single number for 'recycled material' that represents all or many of the items listed above. In many instances, however, things like food waste and toner cartridges are collected separate from the commingled waste stream, and therefore a separate figure may be available. But you certainly do need to account for all of the materials listed in either the recycled or conventionally-disposed side of the equation.