What is required to achieve two credits in Construction and Demolition Waste Management?

To achieve two credits in Construction and Demolition Waste Management under LEED BD+C V4, a project must divert a significant portion of its waste from landfills. Specifically, the requirements focus on meeting higher diversion rates and managing waste generation per square footage.

Diverting 75% of waste fulfills one of the primary LEED criteria for substantial waste management efforts, which demonstrates a commitment to sustainability and resource conservation. This level of diversion is often considered the benchmark for significant contributions to reducing landfill impact.

Additionally, managing waste generation to below 2.5 pounds per square foot reinforces the efficiency of the waste management strategy. This metric ensures that the project not only diverts a significant amount of waste but also minimizes waste production during the construction or demolition processes.

Choosing this combination allows a project to gain recognition for both high levels of waste diversion and effective waste management practices, thereby earning two credits in the Construction and Demolition Waste Management category.