What Are Sustainable Building Materials?
Research suggests that one of the biggest causes of carbon emissions into the environment is the home. Through the use of non-environmentally friendly building materials in the construction of central heating and electrical systems, most homes contribute in a small way to the problem of carbon emissions, which with the total number of homes across the world equates to one big problem. This is why the “go green” movement is catching on with regard to our homes. What this actually means is that sustainable building materials are becoming a popular choice in which to build the homes and “green” energy such as solar or wind power are being used more often. Using sustainable or green building materials is the major way in which our homes can be made more efficient and with lower emissions. First and foremost using locally sourced materials is the best solution as there are far less fuel and transportation costs involved. Recycled materials in particular are much kinder to the environment. S
