Make More Sustainable Material Choices
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Calculate the carbon footprint and environmental impact indicators of different materials by entering material type and usage, helping you make more sustainable choices.
Input Parameters
Results
Enter material parameters and click "Calculate Environmental Impact" to get results
Material Information
Material Type: Concrete
Quantity: 100 kg
Lifespan: 50 years
Recycling Rate: 50%
Carbon Emission
250
kg CO₂e
Energy Consumption
120
kWh
Water Consumption
350
L
Waste Generation
45
kg
Environmental Recommendations
The material you selected has a relatively high environmental impact in terms of carbon emissions. Consider using more sustainable alternatives such as bamboo, recycled plastic, or rammed earth to significantly reduce environmental impact.
Sustainable Materials Library
Learn about the environmental impact characteristics of different materials to select more sustainable options for your projects.
Concrete
One of the most commonly used building materials, but its production generates significant carbon dioxide emissions.
Steel
High strength but energy-intensive production process with significant carbon emissions.
Wood
Renewable resource with low energy consumption during production and carbon storage capabilities. Choosing certified sustainable wood is important.
Bamboo
Fast-growing renewable resource with low energy consumption and high carbon sequestration capacity, making it an ideal sustainable material.
Recycled Plastic
Made from recycled plastic, reducing waste, but production still requires energy and may contain additives.
Rammed Earth
Traditional building material using local soil with very low energy consumption and good thermal performance.
About the Sustainable Material Calculator
Learn about our mission and the data sources behind the calculator
Our Mission
The Sustainable Material Calculator aims to help individuals and businesses make more environmentally friendly and sustainable decisions when selecting materials. We believe that every small choice can have a positive impact on the environment.
By providing transparent environmental impact data, we hope to drive the construction, manufacturing, and design industries toward more sustainable practices, reducing carbon footprints and preserving Earth's resources.
"Through data and technology, make sustainable material choices simple and intuitive, accelerating the global transition to sustainability."
Data Sources
Scientific Research
Based on peer-reviewed academic research and journal articles
Industry Standards
Follows ISO 14040 series life cycle assessment standards
Manufacturer Data
First-hand data obtained through partnerships with leading material manufacturers
International Organizations
Reports from organizations such as the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Bank