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Optional clause
Provision of space for hygienic storage of segregated waste, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
Criterion 25 Resource recovery from waste
Commitment
Employ resource recovery systems for biodegradable waste as per the Solid Waste Management and
Handling Rules, 2000 of the MoEF. Make arrangements for recycling of waste through local dealers.
(2 points)
Optional clause
Zero waste generation through appropriate resource recovery measures as per GRIHA (2 points).
Responsibility: Project Manager
Health and well-being
Objective
To ensure healthy indoor air quality, water quality, and noise levels, and to reduce the global
warming potential.
Criterion 26 Use low-VOC paints/adhesives/sealants
Commitment
Use only low VOC paints in the interior of the building. Use water–based rather than solvent-based
sealants and adhesives (3 points).
Optional clause
Zero/low-VOC paints: Zero/low-VOC paints for 100% of all paint used in the interior of the building
as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
Low-VOC sealants and adhesives: 100% of all the sealants and adhesives used are water based rather
than solvent oil based/low in oil solvent content, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
100% of composite wood products with no urea–formaldehyde resins, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
Criterion 27 Minimize ozone depleting substances
Commitment
Employ 100% zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) insulation, HCFC (hydrochloro-fl uorocarbon)/
and CFC (chlorofl uoro carbon), free HVAC, and refrigeration equipment/and halon-free fi re
suppression and fi re extinguishing systems (1 point).
Optional clause
Provision of space for hygienic storage of segregated waste, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
Criterion 25 Resource recovery from waste
Commitment
Employ resource recovery systems for biodegradable waste as per the Solid Waste Management and
Handling Rules, 2000 of the MoEF. Make arrangements for recycling of waste through local dealers.
(2 points)
Optional clause
Zero waste generation through appropriate resource recovery measures as per GRIHA (2 points).
Responsibility: Project Manager
Health and well-being
Objective
To ensure healthy indoor air quality, water quality, and noise levels, and to reduce the global
warming potential.
Criterion 26 Use low-VOC paints/adhesives/sealants
Commitment
Use only low VOC paints in the interior of the building. Use water–based rather than solvent-based
sealants and adhesives (3 points).
Optional clause
Zero/low-VOC paints: Zero/low-VOC paints for 100% of all paint used in the interior of the building
as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
Low-VOC sealants and adhesives: 100% of all the sealants and adhesives used are water based rather
than solvent oil based/low in oil solvent content, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
100% of composite wood products with no urea–formaldehyde resins, as per GRIHA (1 point).
Responsibility: Architect and Project Manager
Criterion 27 Minimize ozone depleting substances
Commitment
Employ 100% zero ODP (ozone depletion potential) insulation, HCFC (hydrochloro-fl uorocarbon)/
and CFC (chlorofl uoro carbon), free HVAC, and refrigeration equipment/and halon-free fi re
suppression and fi re extinguishing systems (1 point).
