This credit builds upon the solid waste management policy set up in MRp2: Solid Waste Management Policy. Use the waste policy to help create a working waste management program. This credit also is closely related to MRc3: Sustainable Purchasing—Facility Alterations & Additions. The materials that are chosen in MRc3 can help or hinder the achievement of this credit. For instance, you might want to purchase carpet from companies that will take back any carpet waste generated from installing their product.