Which of the following is a leadership extraction practice that rewards projects for choosing materials with closed-loop recycling and take-back programs in LEED?

Which of the following is a leadership extraction practice that rewards projects for choosing materials with closed-loop recycling and take-back programs in LEED?
A . Material reuse
B . Bio-based elements
C . Extended producer responsibility
D . Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) wood products

Answer: C

Explanation:

Extended producer responsibility

Extended producer responsibility is a leadership extraction practice that encourages manufacturers to take back their products or packaging at the end of their useful life and recycle them in a closed-loop system. This reduces the environmental impacts of extraction, transportation, and disposal of raw materials. LEED rewards projects for choosing materials that have extended producer responsibility programs or policies in place.

References:

Reference Guide for Building Design and Construction v4 C Pages 263-2641

LEED v4: Building Design + Construction Guide – U.S.Green Building Council2