Option 5 - 50% recyclable content by cost

Did you attempt this Option, and if so - how did you support your claims?

I'll second this question - has anyone pursued this? Thanks!

I have not pursued this option but I could look at the highest-cost items where manufacturers are known to be working on recyclability. For example, carpeting is an obvious one, drywall is another. Ask the manufacturers for documentation of recyclability or check for claims. Check that those claims seem viable, i.e., there is actually a viable way to get materials to the manufacturer or to a collection station. Thinking out loud, I'm curious why this credit requirement is here, while it seems to be somewhat redundant and overlapping with the takeback program requirement in the Sourcing credit. Perhaps it is considered a more attainable option here, as the material can be reyclable without the company having a specific program. Again, drywall is a potential example of this in some urban areas where it is recycled.

Hi all I had this strategy accepted in one of my projects 2 years ago, where we used the cost of free-standing furniture - this is by definition 100% reusable. The cost of furniture was higher than 50% of total fit-out cost and we got no comments regarding this strategy. Also, to my surprise, no additional documentation was required - no invoices etc. Our claim was sufficient. Hope it helps :)