• Snehal H. Kale
• Ar. Anjali V. Narad

The construction industry is responsible for over 39% of global carbon emissions, with 11% originating from embodied carbon, which consists of emissions from material extraction, processing, and construction. Reducing embodied carbon is becoming more urgent as global organizations like the World Green Building and the United Nations Environment Programme advocate for net-zero carbon buildings by 2050. This study investigates recycled and bio-based materials as important ways to reduce carbon footprints in the building industry. to comprehend how embedded carbon affects the built environment. To explore the features and benefits of recycled and bio-based materials. To determine the ways for recycled and bio-based products perform in comparison to traditional materials. To investigate environmentally friendly building methods that use these materials. To analyze implementation opportunities and difficulties. Cross-laminated timber, bamboo, and hempcrete are examples of bio-based materials that absorb carbon and offer high-performance, sustainable substitutes for conventional materials. Reclaimed wood, steel-plastic waste bricks, and recycled concrete aggregates are examples of recycled materials that reduce waste, dependency on virgin resources, and carbon emissions. considering its benefits, obstacles include high upfront expenditures, little market awareness, and supply chain problems prevent widespread implementation. But the usage of these materials is increasing due to new technologies like 3D printing, modular construction, and self-healing materials, as well as legislative incentives like carbon credits and more stringent building codes. This study addresses the difficulties and upcoming developments in green construction while highlighting the contribution of sustainable materials to the creation of net-zero buildings.

Bio-Based materials, Recycled Materials and Embodied Carbon

"Role of Bio Based and Recycled Materials in Reducing Embodied Carbon", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no.e186-e194, May-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505488.pdf

"Role of Bio Based and Recycled Materials in Reducing Embodied Carbon", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 5, page no. ppe186-e194, May-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2505488.pdf