Sustainable Materials
Alternatives to commonly used non-sustainable materials like plastic that have lower impact on the environment
Sustainable Materials Organizations
Phononic
The most hazardous elements in traditional refrigeration and cooling technology are refrigerants – chemical compounds used as the heat carrier within systems. When a refrigerant is released, the gas remains trapped in the atmosphere and absorbs heat, warming the earth and acting as a CO2 multiplier in the atmosphere. In fact, one kilogram of the highly-toxic refrigerant R410a has the same greenhouse impact as two tons of carbon dioxide, which is the equivalent of running your car for six months. Phononic’s solid state cooling, refrigeration and HVAC innovation uses just water mixed with naturally available CO2, with a GWP of just 1 or less, delivering the lowest GWP rating in the industry.
Climate Change
Environment
Partners & Advocates
Durham, NC, USA
Boston Metal
Today, the steel industry is the largest industrial source of CO2 emissions because of a reliance on coal. Boston Metal removes coal from the process, driving CO2 emissions to zero and providing substantial OPEX and CAPEX savings.
Climate Change
Woburn, MA, USA
AlgiKnit
AlgiKnit is creating eco-conscious, renewable yarns for the circular economy. We’re developing durable yet rapidly degradable yarns from kelp, one of the most regenerative organisms on the planet. Our material is built for everyone: a functional and accessible resource without environmental harm. We’re envisioning a future where the textile industry operates in a closed-loop product lifecycle, utilizing materials with a significantly lower footprint than conventional textiles.
Environment
Climate Change
Brooklyn, NY, USA
U.S. Green Building Council
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roles
The U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a sustainable, prosperous future through LEED, the leading program for green buildings and communities worldwide. Our vision is that buildings and communities will regenerate and sustain the health and vitality of all life within a generation. Our mission is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life.
Clean Energy
Climate Change
Environment
Washington, DC, USA
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