Tag: Make Better Choices
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Plastics: Versatile? Yes. Problematic? Also Yes.
By Matt Root We know that plastics can be durable, long lasting, and financially cost effective. We’re also acutely aware that the sheer versatility of plastics used for an overabundance of applications is an issue that has made plastics environmentally problematic. Annually, over 300 million tons of plastics are produced and about 14 million tons… Read more
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The Power of Making Better Choices: Reflections from Greenbuild
By Charley Stevenson The Case for Incremental Wins Attending Greenbuild 2024 left me with excitement and pragmatic optimism for the healthier materials movement. It was invigorating to stand among architects, consultants, engineers, manufacturers, and other industry leaders discussing a sustainable and equitable future through better—not perfect—materials choices now. In today’s market, perfect simply doesn’t exist,… Read more
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Materially Better Launches New Initiative at Greenbuild
Materially Better announces its “Make Better Choices” program, bringing AEC professionals across the industry to the forefront of sustainable materials management. Launching at the GreenBuild convention in Philadelphia (Nov 2024), the program combines the company’s consulting expertise, its database of 20,000+ materials, and purpose-built platform to architects, contractors, and sustainability consultants. Read more