Exploring Plastic-free Alternatives In The Built Environment
Exploring plastic-free alternatives in the built environment
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Exploring plastic-free alternatives in the built environment
31 May 2024
Although the transition away from plastic is a complex process, new solutions signal a promising shift towards a more conscious future, emphasising the importance of reducing plastic consumption and promoting sustainable practices in architecture.
Editorial Team
Plastic, despite its undoubted versatility, poses a serious threat to the environment due to its ubiquitous and non-biodegradable nature, with large quantities ending up in oceans and bodies of water daily.
In response to this, there is a growing movement in architecture towards embracing plastic-free alternatives in the built environment.
Various innovative solutions are emerging, such as bio-based tiles, zero-carbon bio-cement, acoustic byssus core tiles, natural clay plaster, and platforms like PlasticFree.
These alternatives offer sustainable options with reduced environmental impact and are gradually gaining ground in the construction industry.