I recently recieved recycled content information for a products packaging, caulking tubes, paint pails, etc. I also recieved a letter from one manufacturer that states these are inherent to the material and are considered part of the product and are recognized by LEED, referencing a document called "LEED for Product Manufacturers" and the Recycled Content credit section of the reference guide as support. I cannot find this in the reference guide or locate the product manufactuers document. So...does packaging count for these type items? And if so, can someone please point me to where this is explained in the context of LEED?
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Tristan Roberts
RepresentativeVermont House of Representatives
LEEDuser Expert
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August 31, 2012 - 10:37 am
Kasey, see the credit language above. You can only count materials "permanently installed" on a project. This would not include packaging. Product packaging is covered under MRc2—making it recyclable may be more important in some ways than whether it is recycled.