The blue check marks signify that more than 50% of the materials within a subcategory on the EC3 Tool account for embodied carbon, showing that there’s a good chance those materials store carbon.
Currently it seems up in the air how we’re going to measure (or ignore) embodied carbon. Some EPDs account for it and some do not. I thought showing an average number would be misleading unless all EPDs within a subcategory are accounting for embodied carbon.
Thanks a Lot.
I am starting to orient myself towards the Carbon issue in building materials after being skeptical about global warming for a long time. I am currently reading the New York State Buy Clean act and there is a lot of questions that I have about measuring and assigning points, and calculating discount rates.
Hi @jharmony if you are still there, I am running a workshop in the UK on 18 October to promote the transition to bio based insulation in housebuilding, which is how I came across this forum post. Are you still working or interested in this field?
Hi Ran,
I’m still very interested in this topic, although I haven’t had much time to continue the research since I’ve moved back into the construction field.
I have been looking into and trying to use wood fiber insulation on my projects (with limited success due to cost) and pushing loose fill and dense pack cellulose as easily attainable options in our region.
How can I help you with your workshop?
Best,
-josh
Josh@hivemindphilly.com