Low-Carbon Materials Cheat Sheet

Low-carbon materials do not need to be complicated.

The first step is not replacing every material in the building.

The first step is asking better questions during procurement.

Ask for:

• EPDs
• Recycled content
• VOC information
• Certifications
• Durability & maintenance data

And most importantly: compare like-for-like performance — not just “green claims.”

Because good material selection is not only sustainability.

It is risk management, procurement discipline, and long-term building performance.