Author: Neva Wang ABSTRACT: Aluminum is a common metal that is used abundantly. It is highly recyclable; however, production of aluminum creates a lot of carbon emissions. Efforts need to be made in order to reduce the carbon footprint of aluminum, as well as depend less on it. Image: Factory Aluminum by rualuminas from Pixabay … Continue reading 6.3 Materials: Aluminum
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6.6 Materials: Other Natural Materials (Cotton)
Author: Karla Hristovska ABSTRACT: Cotton is one of the most commonly used natural materials in the world - largely due to the fashion industry. However, the constant need for the newest clothing items in the fashion world and a never-ending production of everyday fabrics in the textile industry makes cotton production very detrimental to the … Continue reading 6.6 Materials: Other Natural Materials (Cotton)
6.4 Materials: Glass
Author: Amy Nguyen ABSTRACT: Glass is a material that impacts our everyday routines. From consumer products and packaging to entire city blocks flanked with glistening skyscrapers, glass has become an increasingly popular material of choice. How is this growing use of glass sustainable, and what role does this material play in our carbon emissions? Image: … Continue reading 6.4 Materials: Glass
6.1 Materials: Cement and Concrete
Author: Sydney Smeets ABSTRACT: Concrete is the most universally used building material that defines urban infrastructure. The chemical process to create cement and other ingredients that form this artificial rock are highly carbon intensive. It is only through rethinking this material, its chemical properties, and our reliance on it that the building industry can lower … Continue reading 6.1 Materials: Cement and Concrete
6.9 Materials: Wood Construction and Carbon Storage
Wood construction plays an important role in minimizing environmental effects since wood helps mitigate the effects of the climate crisis by reducing greenhouse gasses through carbon sequestration. By Issabella Gaglia