SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS
Asset Classes
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Offices
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Enclosed Shopping Centres
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- Not applicable
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Open Air Retail
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Light Industrial
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- Not applicable
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Multi-Unit Residential Buildings
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- Not applicable
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Health Care Facilities
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Universal
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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:
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- 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
- Demonstrate that waste diversion initiatives have been implemented in the building. Reduction initiatives can include but are not limited to:
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- 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.
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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?