Healthy Materials

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.

Embodied carbon, building data and collaboration were the dominant themes last week at Greenbuild.

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.

Sponsored: Lone explores the benefits of a holistic approach to sustainable design, and how we can build a more sustainable future.

From recycling to materials reuse to circular design, these strategies can create valuable and profitable opportunities, too.

What would need to happen for plastic building products to be considered truly sustainable?

Companies looking for ways to reduce carbon emissions are turning to mass timber as a climate and building solution.

Indoor air quality and sustainability measures may seem at odds, however it's clear the two objectives can be quite compatible.