| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.05 |
| Liaison | Lisa Kilgore |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cornell University
OP-24: Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.43 / 1.00 |
Spring
Buck R5 Manager Facilities Operations |
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None
Construction and demolition materials recycled, donated, or otherwise recovered:
241.15
Tons
None
Construction and demolition materials landfilled or incinerated :
317.18
Tons
None
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate for construction and demolition waste:
Cornell University has a commitment to pursue LEED certification (silver level minimum) for all new buildings and renovation projects exceeding $5M in value. In regards to waste diversion every project has a target minimum of 50% diversion and push for 75% on the majority.
As such Cornell University has a commitment to meet LEED Materials and Resources credit guidelines. Current guidelines can be found at http://www.usgbc.org/ShowFile.aspx?DocumentID=8868.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
These numbers are related to the Klarman Hall, Warren Hall, Gates Hall, and Kimball Hall construction and renovation in calendar year 2014.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.