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Corporate Campus with Dining Hall
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Rebecca Pearce on
We worked on this credit for a 15 story corporate campus collaboratively between the architects, compost hauler, and catering company who is responsible for a first floor dining hall.
Best Practices for Thorough Implementation and Composting Program
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Annalise Dum on
Does anyone have best practices to recommend for best integrating a composting program? I have successfully documented this Pilot Credit for numerous projects in Chicago.
School District Organic Composting Programs
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Jonathan Torres on
Our project is an elementary school that is pursuing this credit through the school district's organic composting program, having implemented many of its composting strategies.
Additional requirement for O+M projects
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Trista Brown on
Does anyone find the additional requirements for O+M projects unnecessary?
Cities with composting mandates should have streamlined documentation
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Adhamina Rodriguez on
Like the Alternative Compliance Path for California projects meeting CALGreen code, cities that have composting ordinances in place should have it easier to document this credit.
Is utilizing aerobic processor equipment an acceptable strategy for this credit?
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Annalise Dum on
Our project is considering utilizing kitchen equipment that uses aerobic processing to break down food waste into liquid that is then discharged via the plumbing onsite.
Has the Composting credit been achieved with limited composting receptacles in the building?
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Kristen Fritsch on
The amount or spacing of receptacles are not necessarily spelled out, as w/ the recycle bins, and mainly the only place I am drawing from that it should be provided in all spaces is in the "Require
Does compost also count as a waste stream for MRp1?
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Robin Dukelow on
Does the compost count as 1-waste stream for MRp1 or does the retail project have to store and collect 4-waste streams + composting if pursuing Comprehensive Composting?
Contract requirements
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Trista Brown on
I'm not sure if requiring teams to provide a 2-year contract is the right approach for this credit.
Source reduction
Pilot-Credits SSpc129:Comprehensive Compostingposted by Trista Brown on
This credit asks teams to "evaluate source reduction opportunities for the project (e.g., alter purchasing practices, join food donation programs)." This is difficult in a multi-tenant office build