To achieve the MR Construction and Demolition Waste Management credit, what must be done?

To achieve the MR Construction and Demolition Waste Management credit under LEED V4, it is required to achieve both Option 1 and Option 2. This means that projects must not only develop and implement a construction waste management plan that specifies how waste materials will be diverted from landfills, but they must also achieve a diversion rate of at least 50% from the total waste generated during the project.

Option 1 involves establishing a waste management plan and tracking the types of materials being disposed of, while Option 2 requires actually diverting these materials either through recycling, reusing, or otherwise recovering them. By requiring compliance with both options, LEED ensures that projects are not only planning for waste management but also effectively minimizing waste in practice. This dual approach fosters a comprehensive strategy towards sustainable waste management, pushing projects to demonstrate both intent and action.

Achieving only one of the options does not satisfy the credit criteria, as LEED emphasizes the importance of thorough waste management practices that encompass both planning and performance.