What is "Recycled Content" in MR and how does it contribute to credits?

• A. It awards points for including recycled materials or products with recycled content.
• B. It requires 100% recycled materials in all products.
• C. It only applies to post-consumer waste, not pre-consumer.
• D. It evaluates the cost of recycling programs on-site.

Answer: (A)

Recycled Content in MR is about the portion of a product that comes from recycled materials and how that contributes to LEED credits. In practice, you earn points by selecting products that contain recycled content, with the credit offering thresholds based on the percentage of recycled material in those products. This encourages using materials that reduce the demand for virgin resources and help divert waste from landfills.

It’s not a mandate for 100% recycled materials, and it typically counts both post-consumer and pre-consumer recycled content, depending on the specific credit rules. It also isn’t about evaluating the cost of on-site recycling programs.