READ HABITABLE’S NEW REPORTDesigning Out Plastics: A Blueprint for Healthier Building Materials
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REPORT
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.
FACT SHEET
Our Disposable Plastic Buildings
Case studies of flooring products in K-12, healthcare, and affordable housing, that offer opportunities to reduce buildings’ plastic footprints.
REPORT
Advancing Health and Equity through Better Building Products
The report examines affordable housing projects in Minnesota, providing guidance for real estate leaders to work towards a healthier future.
