Dan Ackerstein
Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
Principal
Schools-EBOM-v4 MRc4: Solid waste management - ongoing 2 points
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To reduce the waste that is generated by building occupants and hauled to and disposed of in landfills and incinerators.Requirements
Establishment
None.Performance
Maintain a waste reduction and recycling program that reuses, recycles, or composts the following:- at least 50% of the ongoing waste as specified in Materials and Resources Prerequisite: Ongoing Purchasing and Waste Policy (by weight or volume); and
- at least 75% of the durable goods waste as specified in Materials and Resources Prerequisite: Ongoing Purchasing and Waste Policy (by weight, volume or replacement value).
- all discarded batteries; and
- all mercury-containing lamps.
- Provide documentation that food waste composting services are not available in the region or are not economically feasible, based on the school or district’s operational budget for solid waste management.
- During the performance period, implement an awareness program that encourages occupants to reduce food waste. Compliant programs should include at least two of the following:
- signage in food service and cafeteria areas;
- food service employee training on reducing waste in food preparation and selecting menu options to reduce the potential for food waste; and
- extracurricular activities or student organizations that promote awareness of the environmental benefits associated with composting food waste.
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To reduce the waste that is generated by building occupants and hauled to and disposed of in landfills and incinerators.Requirements
Establishment
None.Performance
Maintain a waste reduction and recycling program that reuses, recycles, or composts the following:- at least 50% of the ongoing waste as specified in Materials and Resources Prerequisite: Ongoing Purchasing and Waste Policy (by weight or volume); and
- at least 75% of the durable goods waste as specified in Materials and Resources Prerequisite: Ongoing Purchasing and Waste Policy (by weight, volume or replacement value).
- all discarded batteries; and
- all mercury-containing lamps.
- Provide documentation that food waste composting services are not available in the region or are not economically feasible, based on the school or district’s operational budget for solid waste management.
- During the performance period, implement an awareness program that encourages occupants to reduce food waste. Compliant programs should include at least two of the following:
- signage in food service and cafeteria areas;
- food service employee training on reducing waste in food preparation and selecting menu options to reduce the potential for food waste; and
- extracurricular activities or student organizations that promote awareness of the environmental benefits associated with composting food waste.
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The motherlode of cheat sheets
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How do we establish a diversion rate for recycled batteries when tracking recycling batteries is easy, but tracking batteries thrown in the trash is extremely difficult?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
What about exemplary performance?The answer to this question is available to LEEDuser premium members. Start a free trial » (If you're already a premium member, log in here.) |
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Dan Ackerstein
Ackerstein Sustainability, LLC
Principal