Category: Sustainable Action
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From Inspiration to Implementation: The Next Phase of the Materials Movement
Turning vision into action, Materially Better empowers teams with expert healthier materials consulting—right here, right now. Read more
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Breathing Action into the AIA Materials Pledge
Materially Better helps architects turn the AIA Materials Pledge into action using Red2Green, healthier materials, and expert consulting. Read more
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Owner Benefits of Healthier Building Materials
Learn how Materially Better helps building owners select healthier materials, reduce carbon, improve tenant satisfaction, and enhance property value. Read more
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Plastics: Versatile? Yes. Problematic? Also Yes.
Learn how Red2Green helps teams reduce the impact of petroleum-based plastics in construction and select safer, healthier, and sustainable products. Read more
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The Power of Making Better Choices: Reflections from Greenbuild
Charley Stevenson’s reflections from Greenbuild 2024 show how incremental, pragmatic choices in materials drive healthier, sustainable outcomes. Read more
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Making It Easier: Collaborative Approaches for Better Choices
Collaborative advocacy and informed materials decisions help project teams move markets, align goals, and make better choices—today and over time. Read more
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How do I Reduce Embodied Carbon in My Building?
Reducing embodied carbon starts with early design decisions. Learn how building size, structure, materials, and renovation choices shape climate impact. Read more
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Why Are We So Sick—and What Can We Do?
As many of us age, some start to wonder why we don’t feel so good anymore. Millions experience chronically occurring diseases and conditions that have developed in us over our lifetimes. Health care costs alone, according to PLANSPONSOR magazine, are estimated at $285,000 for a retired couple! Read more
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How Healthier Products Embody Social Justice
Healthier building products can reduce harm to fenceline communities, protect workers and occupants, and support environmental and social justice outcomes. Read more
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Reducing Embodied Carbon in New Construction or Renovation
Early design choices shape embodied carbon in both new construction and renovations. Learn how size, structure, and analysis guide better outcomes. Read more
