California buildings must limit "embodied carbon." Here's what that means
Summary
Marketplace Tech explores California’s new building code regulating embodied carbon for large non-residential structures. The episode features sustainability expert Drew Shula and industry leaders discussing how the mandate requires builders to reuse materials or lower emissions. While adding documentation hurdles, the policy is praised for creating demand for sustainable materials, potentially influencing national manufacturing practices.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Odoo and Cornerstone
Intro: Green bones and embodied carbon regulations
Malibu High School and California's new building code
Sponsors: Odoo and Tomorrow's Cure
Industry impact of sustainable material mandates
Outro and Marketplace Morning Report promo
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