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Major emissions cuts and investment opportunities arise from shifting to greener materials and processes in construction and buildings, according to the World Bank's International Finance Corporation.
by Amber Rolt
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Embodied carbon, building data and collaboration were the dominant themes last week at Greenbuild.
by James Ball
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Recent studies reveal that tiny pieces of plastic are constantly lofted into the atmosphere. These particles can travel thousands of miles and affect the formation of clouds, which means they have the potential to affect temperature, rainfall and even climate change.
by Nicola Jones
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Sponsored: Lone explores the benefits of a holistic approach to sustainable design, and how we can build a more sustainable future.
by Lone Feifer
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Breakthrough Energy and homebuilder Lennar's investment arm co-lead $64 million Series A round for low-carbon cement producer Terra CO2 Technology.
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From recycling to materials reuse to circular design, these strategies can create valuable and profitable opportunities, too.
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What would need to happen for plastic building products to be considered truly sustainable?
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Companies looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions are turning to mass timber as a climate and building solution.
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To decarbonize sectors such as steel and long-distance transport, we need to take partial steps in the short term, such as increased efficiency, reduced demand and greater circularity, while also investing in new technology and infrastructure for the long term.
by Ben Soltoff
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Sponsored: Learn how infrared spectroscopy can identify the diverse compositions of different plastics by the simple use of a portable handheld device that combines trinamiX data analysis with a mobile app.
by Paul Milo
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A new bill passed in New York state tasks the Office of General Services with establishing guidelines for procuring low-carbon concrete for state projects.
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Indoor air quality and sustainability measures may seem at odds, however it's clear the two objectives can be quite compatible.
by Sarah Golden
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The traditional process of making concrete accounts for nearly 10 percent of all global carbon dioxide emissions. Solutions for addressing that footprint have huge potential to scale.
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A closer look at the momentum and potential for cleaner industrial technologies.
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The cement industry is taking steps to reduce its carbon emissions, but this will require technological upgrades, innovative approaches — and a considerable financial commitment.
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What happens when some of the world's most influential companies get onboard with a new effort to advance safer chemistry in consumer products?
by Elsa Wenzel
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Organization and consumer demand for products that don’t harm people or pollute the environment are moving forward-thinking brands toward safer ingredients.
by Meg Wilcox
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How can businesses balance material health, regulatory compliance and public perception when selecting packaging materials?
The health and safety
by Holly Secon
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What physical attributes must be considered and prioritized when designing circular products?
When creating circular products, businesses face a
by Holly Secon
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How are four new companies using biomimicry to design more efficient, sustainable and circular products, disrupting some of the world’s biggest industries
by Holly Secon
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We should applaud the growing number of safer product commitments from retailers. But we need to ensure improvements happen across the entire beauty aisle.
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The first C2C- and EWG-certified fragrances were made with a unique startup-nonprofit-corporate collaboration. Here's what that means for the cosmetics industry at large.
by Elsa Wenzel
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We need to create a circular economy that keeps chemicals at play — but they can't be dangerous substances that expose consumers and workers to harm.
by Tim Greiner
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Can we transform the durability, healthy and sustainability of afforable housing?
by Susan Puri
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Sponsored: BASF pioneers online tool that helps formulators find suitable ingredients for personal-care products.
by Paul Milo