A Proposed Carbon Footprint Labeling for New Homes (IMAGE)

Kyushu University

A Proposed Carbon Footprint Labeling for New Homes

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The carbon footprint of one new wooden house and the percentage each material group contributes to that footprint. Material groups are labeled to show its contribution to the carbon footprint. Labels such as these can help consumers and construction companies visualize the carbon footprint of building a new house and evaluate their climate impact.

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Kyushu University/Kagawa lab

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