JH - Wood School Presentation - Atlanta Updated 1-22-13 ... · Net'Carbon'Emissions' Material Net Carbon Emissions (kg C/metric ton) Net Carbon Emissions Including Carbon Storage
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Net Carbon Emissions Including Carbon Storage Within Material
(kg C/metric ton) 3/
Framing lumber 50 -457
Medium density fiberboard (virgin fiber)
100 -382
Brick 80 80
Glass 150 150
Recycled steel (100% from scrap) 210 210
Concrete 240 240
Concrete block 264 264
Recycled aluminum (100% recycled content)
300 300
Steel (virgin) 660 660
Plastic 580 237
Aluminum (virgin) 4,260 4,260
1/ Values are based on life cycle assessment and include gathering and processing of raw materials, primary and secondary processing, and transportation. 2/ Source: USEPA (2006). 3/ A carbon content of 49% is assumed for wood.