Top Sustainable Construction Materials to Build a Better Future

The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), contributing to 37% of global emissions with a large amount coming from construction materials.

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A topic that often comes up when discussing the future of construction is sustainability. The building sector is one of the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), contributing to 37% of global emissions. Many of these emissions come from the production of materials.  

The construction industry must do better to protect the environment. This is, after all, the only planet we can live in (that we know of), so promoting sustainability will serve us — and future generations.  

The good news? Construction pros are already taking steps in the right direction. Builders are now exploring sustainable construction materials to replace things like concrete, which is a major source of emissions.  

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