This video is part of an on-demand series that provides guidance for quarriers and producers who are in the process of certifying to the Natural Stone Sustainability Standard.

• Receive an overview of the documentation that is required to achieve this section.
• Preview data collection templates.
• Obtain useful tips and examples for completing this section properly and efficiently.

The Water section contains the following credits:

• Water Reduction Planning (required)
• Water Recycling
  • Required: A minimum of 25% of the water accounted for in the water inventory for processing and quarry operations shall be captured and recycled
  • Optional: 85%+
  • Optional 95%+
• Enhanced Water Treatment (required)
  • Optional: Diversion of 50%+ of sludge
  • Optional: Input water sourced from rainwater, grey water, or other nonpotable source
    • 25-49%
    • 50-74%
    • 75%+

To learn more, visit https://naturalstoneinstitute.org/sustainability.