Pollution
by Habitable & Perkins&Will
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READ HABITABLE’S NEW REPORTDesigning Out Plastics: A Blueprint for Healthier Building Materials
Creating a path to
planetary health.
OUR STRATEGY A materials economy for
people and the planet.
Our take-make-waste model of consumption is putting our communities and climate at risk.
Admitting our problem is the first step: to restore nature’s balance, we have to reexamine the impact that economic decisions have on planetary and human health.
POLLUTION
Healing the planet heals ourselves.
Pollution harms both the environment and human health. By being mindful of our choices in production and consumption, we can make a positive impact.
CLIMATE CHANGE
Tackle climate change from
every angle.
every angle.
Climate change is only one of nine earth systems that impact our planet’s health. We must broaden our focus beyond carbon reduction and GHGs to develop holistic solutions that can address them all.
EQUITY
Design
with equity
in mind.
with equity
in mind.
Prioritizing equity in product design and selection protects marginalized communities and ecosystems, envisioning a future where conscious choices eliminate negative impacts.
Designing Out Plastics: A Blueprint for Healthier Building Materials
This new report reveals the scale of plastic building materials in use today, from flooring and siding, to insulation, and even paint. It warns that these plastics harm health, increase fire toxicity, and extend reliance on fossil fuels. But the report also highlights leaders adopting healthier alternatives that are already on the market. Read the full report to find solutions for designing out plastics today.
OUR SOLUTIONS Begin by changing
what we do next.
The impact of the materials economy on our communities and climate has reached a crisis point.
To rebalance the health of our planet, we must make and build things in a way that’s less harmful and more healthful.
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