SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

Asset Classes

Focus Area

Custodial and Waste

Topic

Waste Management

Question #

P5.1b – Waste Diversion Strategies

Question

Are any of the following waste diversion initiatives in place at the building?

Applicability

Office, Healthcare, Enclosed Shopping Centre, Universal, Light Industrial, Open Air Retail =
Tenant occupied building – waste managed by the tenant

Answer & Scoring

  • Yes = Points as indicated below

Select all that apply:

    • Electronic communication = 1 point
    • Food waste diversion = 1 point
    • Other
  • No = 0 points
  • Not applicable – Owner/landlord occupied building OR Tenant occupied building: Waste managed by the owner/landlord = 0/0

Max of 2 points

Requirements

  1. Demonstrate that waste diversion initiatives have been implemented in the building. Reduction initiatives can include but are not limited to:
      • Electronic communication initiatives that result in a reduction of paper use.
      • Food waste reduction or diversion programs with on-site cafeterias, restaurants or coffee shops.

Documentation

  • Photos or evidence of program implementation

Suggested Lead

In-house

Value

  • Implementing waste management strategies can improve a building’s diversion rates and improve waste collection procedures
  • Improve the waste management at the building by implementing waste management strategies that focus on diverting waste away from landfills

Description

Reduction initiatives encourage staff/tenant participation in waste diversion activities.

References

None

Adapted BB 3.0 Question

Question 08.03.01 – Are any of the following waste diversion initiatives in place at the building?