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Alternative Cement
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Industry | Conventional cement production is a significant source of carbon dioxide. Reformulation can reduce emissions by millions of metric tons each year. | details |
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Bioplastics
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Industry | Most plastics are made from fossil fuels, but bioplastics utilize plants as an alternative source of carbon. They often have lower emissions and sometimes biodegrade. | details |
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Composting
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Industry | Composting can range from backyard bins to industrial-scale operations. Regardless, it converts organic waste into soil carbon, averting landfill methane emissions in the process. | details |
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Recycled Metals
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Industry | Metals are extracted from nonrenewable ores. Recycled metals capitalize on already extracted materials—making it possible to produce goods more efficiently, reduce the need to extract new resources, and cut down on energy and water use. | details |
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Recycled Paper
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Industry | Reprocessing used paper curtails extraction of virgin feedstock and lowers emissions. | details |
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Recycled Plastics
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Industry | Recycling plastics requires less energy than producing new materials and relieves demand for fossil-fuel-based raw materials. It also saves landfill space and reduces environmental pollution. | details |