Designing Spaces for Sustainable Recycling: Maximizing Recycling Potential under LEED BD+C v4.1

In the world of sustainable design and construction, the effective design of spaces plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable behaviors, including recycling. Join us in the course “Designing Spaces for Sustainable Recycling: Maximizing Recycling Potential under LEED BD+C v4.1” as we delve into the principles and practices of designing spaces that facilitate sustainable recycling.

This course provides an in-depth exploration of the LEED BD+C prerequisite for waste management, covering its intent, requirements, changes introduced in LEED v4.1, compliance options, and strategies for successful implementation. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the documentation needed to achieve compliance and create spaces that promote recycling and align with LEED BD+C standards and align with LEED BD+C standards. Furthermore, this course offers insights into how effective design can influence user behaviors and promote sustainable practices. Learn about the importance of user engagement, signage, and intuitive design elements that encourage recycling and waste reduction. By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and tools to effectively integrate waste management principles into the design of spaces, promoting sustainable recycling practices and contributing to the overall sustainability goals of LEED BD+C projects.

What you will learn

1. Understand the key principles of designing spaces for sustainable recycling in various project types, including retail, and how effective design can positively influence user behaviors and promote recycling.
2. Explore the LEED BD+C prerequisite for storage and collection of recyclables, including the intent, requirements, and changes introduced in v4.1, to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
3. Learn about different compliance options available for storage and collection of recyclables in LEED BD+C projects and develop strategies for effective implementation.
4. Gain insights into the documentation requirements for storage and collection of recyclables in LEED BD+C projects and learn how to effectively document and communicate sustainable waste management practices.