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Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Zero Waste to Landfill, UL ECVP 2799

First Edition, Dated May 31, 2012

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The first edition of the Environmental Claim Validation Procedure (ECVP) for Zero Wasteto Landfill, UL ECVP 2799 has been issued.

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UL ECVP 2799

Environmental Claim Validation Procedure for Zero Waste to Landfill

First Edition

May 31, 2012

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Units of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Undated References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

COMPLIANCE, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

6 Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Calculations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Example Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .610 Information Required . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .711 Acceptable Diversion Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1112 Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Appendix A

A1 External References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A1

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INTRODUCTION

1 General

1.1 This procedure describes the process for validating “Zero Waste to Landfill” environmental claims forindividual facilities, as well as “Landfill Diversion Rate” calculations and claims for individual facilities.These facilities divert the vast majority of their discarded material from being sent to a landfill or from beingincinerated without energy recovery thus providing substantial environmental benefit.

1.2 A facility must achieve a specific percentage threshold (i.e., 100% or 98%) in terms of waste diversionin order for it to receive an environmental claim. Facilities that achieve a landfill diversion rate ofninety-eight percent (98%) or greater will be awarded the “Virtually Zero Waste to Landfill Facility”designation. Facilities that achieve a diversion rate of one-hundred percent (100%) will be awarded the“Zero Waste to Landfill Facility” designation. For facilities to receive a “Landfill Diversion Rate” claim, thediversion rate of the specified facility must be greater than or equal to 80%.

1.3 In addition to the designation as a “Zero Waste to Landfill” facility, all claims shall be accompanied bythe exact percentage of discarded materials that are being diverted from landfills (e.g., “Virtually ZeroWaste to Landfill Facility – 98% Diversion Rate”).

1.4 For facilities that manufacture specific product lines, additional product-specific claims can bedesignated for those products that are entirely produced at a Zero Waste to Landfill facility (e.g., “ProductA – Produced at a Zero Waste to Landfill Facility”).

2 Scope

2.1 This procedure provides a framework for the evaluation and verification of singular facilities that sendlittle to no waste to landfills. This procedure addresses the impact of all homogenous materials enteringand leaving the facility under review except for finished goods and personnel. Although liquid materials(e.g., oils, lubricants, paints, etc.) are generally within the scope of this procedure, wastewater and itsassociated contents are not included.

3 Units of Measurement

3.1 For the purposes of this procedure, values shall be reported in accordance with the requirements ofthe individual criterion. If the manufacturer’s choice of units deviates, that change shall be documentedand justified as to the reason and relevance for that change.


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4 Undated References

4.1 Any undated reference to a code or standard appearing in the requirements of this procedure shallbe interpreted as referring to the latest edition of that code or standard.

5 Glossary

5.1 For the purpose of this procedure, the following definitions apply.

5.2 DISCARDED MATERIAL – Any material resulting from the operations of the facility under review,not including finished products intended for sale, that can legally be accepted as waste at any sanitarylandfill, municipal solid waste landfill, construction and demolition landfill, industrial waste landfill, orhazardous waste landfill.

5.3 LANDFILL DIVERSION RATE – The total percentage of discarded materials that are diverted frombeing sent to landfill or from being incinerated without energy recovery over a year-long period, ascalculated by this formula: 1 - [(Mass Landfilled + Mass incinerated without Energy Recovery)/MassLandfilled of dry finished goods produced].

5.4 MASS INCINERATED WITHOUT ENERGY RECOVERY – Total mass of solid waste that hasbeen incinerated in a waste incinerator that does not recover energy for beneficial reuse.

5.5 MASS LANDFILLED – Total mass of solid waste that has been disposed of in any type of landfillgoverned by federal requirements over a period of one (1) year.

5.6 VIRTUALLY ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL – A facility that achieves an overall landfill diversionrate of ninety-eight percent (98%) or greater for a period of at least one (1) year.

5.7 ZERO WASTE TO LANDFILL – A facility that achieves an overall landfill diversion rate of one-hundred percent (100%) for a period of at least one (1) year.

COMPLIANCE, EVALUATION AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

6 Documentation

6.1 The manufacturer shall provide sufficient documentation for all materials entering or exiting the facilityin order to demonstrate specific landfill-diversion practices. Material documentation shall, at a minimum,include the estimated mass of each homogenous material leaving the facility, not including thoseincorporated into final products, as well as a description of the management procedures for the by-productmaterial. Additionally, purchasing slips for all other incoming material purchases shall be provided, as wellas load tickets and dumpster bills for all discarded materials. See Section 10, Information Required, for amore complete description.

a) Manufacturing Site Information

b) List of Manufacturing Processes

c) Waste Inventory

d) Purchasing Slips

e) Load Tickets


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f) Waste/Dumpster Bills

g) ECV Material Flow Tracking Document

7 Calculations

7.1 The diversion rate shall be calculated using the following equation:

Diversion Rate = 1 - [(Mass Landfilled + Mass incinerated without Energy Recovery)/Mass Landfilled ofdry finished goods produced]

7.2 When the calculation results in a fractional value, the value shall be the fractional value rounded downto the nearest whole number. For example, a calculated diversion rate of 99.9% would result in anenvironmental claim of 99%.

8 Procedure

8.1 The manufacturer shall submit the requested documentation necessary for verifying the proposedZero Waste to Landfill claim. For more information regarding required documentation, see Section 10,Information Required.

8.2 The manufacturer shall submit the material flow tracking document.

8.3 The manufacturer shall undergo a facility audit to ensure compliance with the Zero Waste to LandfillECV procedure criteria.

8.4 An annual review shall be required and the manufacturer shall complete a Zero Waste to Landfill ECVAnnual Review Declaration along with any requested documents to confirm ongoing compliance with theenvironmental claim(s). Re-audits may be required to ensure compliance and shall be determined duringeach annual review.

9 Example Claims

9.1 Always check the United States Federal Trade Commission Guides for the Use of EnvironmentalMarketing Claims (“Green Guides”) (or other applicable governing bodies) for guidance on environmentalclaim wording.

9.2 Including the time period (i.e., dates) for which a facility has been validated as Zero Waste to Landfillin the claim wording shall be decided on a project by project basis, and will not be required. However, thedates shall be included as a footnote in the final published report.

9.3 Table 9.1 below shows acceptable claim wording.


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Table 9.1Acceptable Claim Wording

Acceptable Claim Wording

<Company’s Facility Name> has achieved <Virtually> Zero Waste to Landfill Operations - <XX% Landfill Diversion Rate>

<Company Name> operated <XX> facilities that have achieved <Virtually> Zero Waste to Landfill Operations with an annual<XX%> Landfill Diversion Rate

<XX> of <Company’s Name’s> <XX> facilities have achieved <Virtually> Zero Waste to Landfill status for the following years:<XX>, <XX>, <XX>

<Company’s Facility Name> has achieved a Landfill Diversion Rate of <XX%>

<Product Name> has been produced/manufactured at a <Virtually> Zero Waste to Landfill facility

10 Information Required

10.1 Table 10.1 below describes the information required to validate environmental claims.

Table 10.1Information Required

Information Needed Initial Project Annual Review

1. All manufacturing location addresses,with contact name, phone, and e-mail forfacilities being validated

Yes for all Confirm during desktop review.

2. List of facilities under review Yes for all Confirm during desktop review – anynew facilities to add?

3. Quality Systems

a) Quality manuals/internalprocesses used to track themass of discarded, landfilledand/or incinerated materialsverify materials

b) ISO 9000 and/or 14000certificates (if available)

Yes for all Confirm if any changes have been madeduring desktop review.

Check during audit.

4. Product Details

a) List all products that areproduced at the facility,including corresponding modelnumbers

Yes for all Confirm if any changes have been madeduring desktop review.

Check during audit.


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Table 10.1 Continued


5. Manufacturing Process

a) Description of themanufacturing processes

b) Flowcharts showing thehigh level manufacturingprocess and material inputs/outputs

c) Any SOPs related tohandling of excess materialsgenerated during processes(shavings, clippings, etc.)

d) Quantities of finishedgoods produced during year-long time window ofcertification

Yes for all Identify if any changes have been madeduring desktop review.

Confirm during audit.



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6. Material Recyclers and Re-users

a) Provide a clear explanationof the diversion process foreach material type

b) Provide a list of all partiesthat accept your discardedmaterial with name, phonenumber and email address

c) Collect 12 month wasteloading/dumping records foreach material handler withcompany name, date shipped,quantity of material, and typeof material collected, sold ordistributed. The purpose is toconfirm the material recyclersand re-users and identify howmuch material is sent to each.

i) If 20 or lessmaterial handlers,collect letter/statement from eachhandler.

ii) If more than 20material handlers,identify the top 20recipients and/ormajor handlers thatmake up 90% ormore material beingsent by themanufacturer.

iii) Use thisinformation tocomplete the mass-flow analysis of eachmaterial as it movesthrough themanufacturingprocess into finishedgoods or asdiscarded materialcollect letter/statement from eachhandler.

Note: if less than 12months of receivingrecords available –get whatever isavailable. Thendefine a follow-upperiod within 12months to confirmthe supplierquantities are inalignment with whatwas originallysubmitted (do beforethe annual review).

Yes for all Confirm previous year’s recipients –identify if any new recipients wereadded.

Obtain 12 month supplier receivingquantities? Obtain updated supplierletter.

Confirm suppliers during audit.



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When clients qualify new handlers, havethem obtain the information above andkeep on file for UL Environment review.

7. Landfill and Incinerator Documents

a) Provide a clear explanationof the materials sent to landfillsor incinerators (w/o energyrecovery)

b) Provide a list of allcompanies that accept thesediscarded material with name,phone number and emailaddress

c) Collect 12 month loading/dumping records with companyname, date shipped, quantityof material, and type ofmaterial dumped orincinerated.

Yes for all Confirm previous year’s waste haulers –identify if any new were added.

Obtain 12 month supplier receivingquantities? Obtain updated supplierletter?

Confirm suppliers during audit.

Purpose is to confirm the materialrecipients and identify how muchmaterial is sent to each.

8. Landfill Diversion Rate calculations

a) Based on material mass-flow analysis provided insupplier letter/statements andquantities of material sent tolandfills or incineration facilities(w/o energy recovery) for the12 month period, compute theyear long landfill diversion rate% for the environmental claim.

Yes for all Based on updated supplier letters and/or% material supplied by each supplier –recalculate the % rapidly renewablecontent.


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Table 10.2Material Breakdown

Type of discarded material

Average mass of material

Frequency of shipments

Approximate Total

11 Acceptable Diversion Methods

11.1 The following diversion methods shall be considered acceptable:

a) Recycling;

b) Returning to supplier;

c) Reuse in same process;

d) Reuse in different process;

e) Redesign to eliminate waste;

f) Processing and selling to third party;

g) Commercial composting;

h) Anaerobic digesting; and

i) Waste to energy

11.2 Methods of diversion that are not listed above shall be approved by the Environmental ProjectManager assigned to the project.

12 Examples

12.1 Example Company 1 is a building materials manufacturer with a single manufacturing facility.Through reworked supplier agreements and additional processing of waste materials, they now only send1.8% of their total waste stream from this facility to landfills. Thus, they would receive the claim “ExampleCompany 1’s Chicago facility has achieved Virtually Zero Waste to Landfill Operations in 2011 – 98%Landfill Diversion Rate”.

12.2 Example Company 2 has fifty manufacturing facilities in North America. Ten of these facilities havelowered their landfill shipments to less than 1% of their total waste stream for the past two years. Theirclaim would look like this: “Example Company 2 has ten facilities that have achieved Virtually Zero Wasteto Landfill Operations in 2010 and 2011 with an overall Landfill Diversion Rate of 99%”.


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12.3 Example Company 3 has a manufacturing facility in North America. This facility has announced agoal to achieve “Zero Waste to Landfill” status by 2015. They are making good progress on their goal, buthave not yet achieved Zero Waste to Landfill. Last year, the facility diverted an average of 91.2% of theirdiscarded materials from landfills. Since they would like to highlight their achievement, their claim wouldlook like this: “Example Company 3’s Atlanta facility has achieved a Landfill Diversion Rate of 91% in2011”.


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Appendix A

A1 External References

FTC

http://www.ftc.gov

Guides for the Use of Environmental Marketing Claims

ISO

http://www.iso.org

9000, Quality management

14000, Environmental management

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