MR Credit 3.1: Resource Reuse, 5%

1 point

Intent

Reuse building materials and products in order to reduce demand for virgin materials and to reduce waste, thereby reducing impacts associated with the extraction and processing of virgin resources.

Requirements

Use salvaged, refurbished or reused materials for at least 5% of building (construction) materials, excluding furniture and furnishings.

Submittals

Provide the LEED-CI Letter Template, signed by the architect, interior designer, owner or other responsible party, declaring that the credit requirements have been met and listing each material or product used to meet the credit. Include details demonstrating that the project incorporates the required percentage of reused materials and products, showing their costs and the total cost of all materials for the project.