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LCA Comprehensive Environmental Impact Measure
The Important Role of the Polyurethane Industry in Deep Reductions of Energy and Environmental Impact
Advances in the energy efficiency and environmental impact of constructing and operating buildings play a vital role in achieving the aggressive energy use and emissions reduction goals of this country. The prompt transformation…
Plastics’ Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings Using Refrigerator and Freezer Insulation as a Case Study
8 quick facts.
Life Cycle Analysis Plus Use Phase Explained
Using Plastics To Design A Home That Is Both Sustainable and Resilient
PVC Piping: The Ultimate Underground Solution
One of the world’s most versatile plastics started as an accident in a rubber scientist’s laboratory some 80 years ago. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) was first created by a German chemist in 1872, but never patented until 1913. It…
Plastics: Building Material of the 20th Century
Until 1900, writes Robert Bailey, building construction largely involved three basic available materials: wood, stone, and clay (earth). The 20th Century, however, saw the advent of more materials than all past centuries…
How to Know If and When It’s Time to Commission a Life Cycle Assessment
Plastics Energy and Greenhouse Gas Savings Using Housewrap Final Report
This study is an analysis of the energy savings and related reduction in greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the use of an exterior barrier to airflow applied to single family houses in the U.S. These products are commonly…
Energy Conserving Claim Of Plastics Used In Building And Construction
In a one-year study, plastic building and construction materials saved 467.2 trillion Btu’s of energy over alternative construction materials. The energy saved by using plastic building and construction materials in one year is…
America’s Plastics Makers℠
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