Green Material Scorecard
Rate a material across six sustainability criteria for an indicative green score. Use it to compare two options or to see where a material is strong or weak.
Little energy / CO2 to make and transport
Made from waste streams or renewable stock
Made or quarried near the site
Lasts long, low replacement over its life
Low emissions, safe indoor air
Can be reused or recycled, not landfilled
Good - a sound sustainable option
Six equally-weighted criteria. A high score on one axis does not offset a poor one - read the weak criteria as where to push your supplier or spec.
A learning aid, not a certification. This is a self-assessment to help you think through sustainability - it does not certify a material or earn a rating. For real green credentials, ask for EPDs, GreenPro / eco-labels and GRIHA / IGBC / LEED documentation from the manufacturer.
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