Certified Professional in Sustainable Materials
Published on June 24, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to the podcast, everyone. I'm your host, and today I'm excited to be talking with a true expert in sustainable materials. Let's dive right into it. GUEST: Great to be here! I've been working in sustainable materials for over 20 years, and it's been a fascinating journey. HOST: That's impressive! Can you tell us about a memorable experience or insight you've gained along the way? GUEST: Absolutely! I remember a project where we were able to reduce the embodied carbon in a building by 30% through careful material selection. It showed me the enormous impact sustainable materials can have. HOST: Wow, that's impressive! What are some current industry trends that you're seeing related to sustainable materials? GUEST: Well, circular economy principles are gaining a lot of traction, as are advanced sustainable procurement methods. Buildings are increasingly being viewed as materials banks, and we're seeing more interest in designing for disassembly and recycling. HOST: That sounds like a big shift. What challenges are you facing in this field or when teaching this subject? GUEST: One challenge is that the field is rapidly evolving, so staying current with research and technologies can be tough. Also, there's often resistance from the industry due to higher upfront costs, despite the long-term savings. HOST: I can imagine. Looking forward, what do you see as the future of sustainable materials? GUEST: I believe we'll see more digitization and automation in material tracking and selection. We'll also likely see a shift in regulations and standards to incentivize or require sustainable materials in more applications. HOST: Thanks so much for sharing your insights! Let's talk about the 'Certified Professional in Sustainable Materials' course. How can this help professionals? GUEST: This course gives you a competitive edge in the green building sector. You gain in-depth knowledge of lifecycle assessment, sustainable sourcing, material selection, and more. It's a fantastic way to demonstrate your commitment to environmental responsibility. HOST: Great! Where can our listeners learn more and register? GUEST: Just head over to our website, [website], to learn more and register for the course. HOST: Thanks again for joining us today, and for all the valuable information you shared. This has been fascinating, and I hope our listeners learned a lot about sustainable materials! GUEST: My pleasure! Thanks for having me.
