Materials with Recycled Content Intent: Encourage use of building material which contain recycled content to reduce environmental impact associated with the use of virgin materials.
Type of Material
Material cost (Rs. In lakhs)
Extra payment (Rs. in lakhs)
Energy saving Electricity Bill Rs. 254 lakhs
Pay back period (in Years)
641 256 30% = 146
4 years 4 Months
6296 5911 70% = 342
18 Years 4 Months
385 - 30% = 146
2 Years 6 Months
•Easy availability , Low cost , Finish of the product. •Environment friendly.
Comparison Chart
Compliance Options : Use materials with recycled content such that the total recycled content constitutes at least 10% of the total cost of the materials used in the buildings / campus. Points are awarded as below :
Percentage of Materials with Recycled Content Points
≥ 10% ≥ 20%
1 2
Intent: Encourage use of building materials available locally, thereby, minimising the associated environmental impacts resulting from transportation.
Points are awarded as below :
Percentage of Materials with Recycled Content Points
≥ 25% ≥ 50%
1 2
Compliance Options : Ensure at least 25% of the total building materials (by cost),used in the building(s) / campus, are manufactured within a distance of 400 km Indian boundry.
