In the context of Construction and Demolition Waste Management, how is effectiveness measured for diverting waste?

In the context of Construction and Demolition Waste Management, the effectiveness of diverting waste is measured by the percentage of waste that is successfully diverted from landfills. This metric provides a clear understanding of how much waste is being redirected towards recycling, reuse, or other beneficial uses instead of being disposed of.

Measuring effectiveness in terms of percentage allows for a standardized way to track improvements over time and to compare results across different projects regardless of project size or scale. It expresses the diverting success relative to the total amount of waste generated, making it an efficient and meaningful measure of sustainability efforts.

Using total volume or weight may not provide as comprehensive a picture, as these metrics do not convey the relationship between waste produced and waste diverted. In contrast, focusing solely on the number of contractors involved does not directly assess the outcome of waste management practices but rather indicates the level of participation in the waste management process. Thus, evaluating performance through the percentage of waste diverted aligns closely with LEED's goals of promoting efficient resource management and minimizing environmental impacts.