14min chapter

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#82: Decarbonising Concrete and Steel, with Jeff Rissman

Green Urbanist

CHAPTER

Decarbonizing Plastics in the Building Industry

The chapter discusses the environmental impact of plastic in construction, from its production's carbon intensity to emissions from burning it at end of life. It explores solutions like material substitution and cleaner production methods to decarbonize plastics. The conversation also emphasizes the economic benefits and job creation potential of transitioning to cleaner processes and materials in the building sector.

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