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FURTHER EXPLANATION

CALCULATIONS
See calculations in Step-by-Step Guidance.

EXAMPLES
Example 1. Multiple criteria met

One product can meet several credit criteria. Some criteria include a percentage of the assembly; others do not (see
MR Overview, Determining Material Contributions). Table 1 shows the calculations for an order of plastic-covered
binders costing a total of $400.

TABLE 1. Example product meeting multiple criteria

Percentage of product Amount contributing

Attribute Explanation
compliance toward credit

Product meets U.S.

EPA comprehensive
Postconsumer recycled content 50% procurement guideline $200.00
minimum for plastic-
MR

covered binders

Rechargeable batteries 0% Criterion not applicable $0.00

Sustainable agriculture 0% Criterion not applicable $0.00

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Local sourcing of food 0% Criterion not applicable $0.00

Bio-based materials 0% Criterion not applicable $0.00

Pressboard structure of
FSC-certified paper, wood 30% binder is labeled FSC $120.00
Mixed (30%)

Total $320

Example 2. Tracking purchases of electric-powered equipment

TABLE 2. Sample tracking tool for electric-powered equipment

Value
Date Product name or ENERGY Replaces
Purchaser EPEAT silver + Cost toward
purchased manufacturer STAR gas-powered
compliance

EP3X90 laptop
5/6/2012 Tenant X (Computer Makers EPEAT gold N/A N/A $500 $500
Inc.)

XLTv900 LCD
Rating available, ENERGY
5/7/2012 Tenant Y screen (Screensters N/A $300 $0
product not rated STAR
& Co.)

Building All-in-one printer

5/8/2012 None None None $200 $0
management (Print Master)

Total $1000 $500

Percentage of compliant purchases 50%