Low Embodied Energy Materials
All materials have energy consumption associated with their production. Some materials are far more energy intensive than others and for non-energy consuming products the embodied energy can make up the bulk of the products lifetime energy consumption.
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Pros: Reduced energy consumption (reduced fuel combustion) |
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Pros: Materials with low embodied energy can be cheaper |
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