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UPFRONT CARBON EMISSIONS Upfront Carbon Emissions is defined as carbon emissions released before the building or infrastructure begins to be used. As operational carbon is reduced, upfront carbon (embodied carbon) will continue to grow in importance as a proportion of total emissions. https://www.worldgbc.org/embodied-carbon |
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY, CIRCULAR DESIGN
The aim is “to retain as much value as possible from resources, products, parts and materials to create a system that allows for long life, optimal reuse, refurbishment, remanufacturing and recycling.” https://www.ellenmacarthurfoundation.org |
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