The section explores innovative solutions across seven key sustainability areas:
Renewable & Biodegradable
Materials that can be replenished or break down naturally over time.
Toxicity & Health Impact
The presence of harmful chemicals or materials that could negatively affect human health or the environment during the entire lifecycle.
Durability & Lifecycle Performance
A product's ability to withstand wear and tear over time and perform well throughout its lifecycle.
Embodied Carbon & Carbon Footprint
The total greenhouse gas emission (GWP) associated with a product throughout its lifecycle. Embodied carbon excludes carbon emissions during use and building operations.
Product Circularity
Products that emphasize the reduction of waste, the reusability of the material, and facilitate recycling at end of life.
Embodied Energy Intensity
Evaluates the total energy required to produce a product and energy intensity assess how efficiently this energy is used.
Product Waste Factor
Minimizing waste generated during manufacturing, encouraging more efficient and resource-conscious production processes.