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NC-2009 MRc4:Recycled Content

MRc4 & MRc7

When purchasing FSC Mixed MDF & particle boards and the percentage is NOT on invoice, MRc7 says we can claim 100% as FSC material. Can I also claim the material under the recycle portion? It was NOT purchased as FSC Recycle. I am thinking if on my form MRc7 I am saying FSC Mixed is 100% new wood then I go and claim it on my MRc4 document; well then I am contradicting myself, am I correct in saying it is one or the other but NOT both?

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Tue, 01/29/2013 - 19:28

John - I agree that it is one or the other but not both MRc7 and MRc4. MRc7 is very upfront that is new wood only. Be sure you have the 7/19/10 Addendum for page 397 of the First Edition of the Reference Guide, which states under Calculations: “List all new wood products (not reclaimed, salvaged, or recycled) on the project and identify which components are FSC certified. The cost of all new wood products, both FSC certified and not, must be tallied...” So no, you cannot claim FSC Mixed on MRc4.

Wed, 01/30/2013 - 11:12

Thank you Michelle, just wanted to make sure I was heading in the correct direction. My invoices are clearly labeled FSC Mixed.

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