Recycling Rate Calculator
Calculate the construction waste recycling rate, total waste, and estimated CO₂ savings.
How to Use the Recycling Rate Calculator
- Enter the total weight of materials sent for recycling in kg.
- Enter the total weight of materials sent to landfill in kg.
- Click Calculate to see recycling rate, total waste, and CO₂ savings.
Anwendungsfälle
- •Tracking construction waste diversion for LEED certification.
- •Reporting environmental performance on construction projects.
- •Benchmarking recycling performance across project sites.
- •Green building documentation and sustainability reporting.
Formel
Recycling rate = Recycled / (Recycled + Landfill) × 100%. CO₂ saved ≈ Recycled × 0.5 kg CO₂/kg.
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What CO₂ saving factor is used?
An average of 0.5 kg CO₂ saved per kg of material recycled is used; actual savings vary by material type.
What is a good construction recycling rate?
Many green building standards target ≥75% diversion from landfill; LEED credits start at 50%.
Is it free?
Yes, all calculators on OhMyCalc are completely free.