4. Introduction
A green material is one that fits most harmoniously within ecosystem
processes
Green materials can be classified as natural materials , plastics,
ceramics and composite materials
A major impact on our health and the health of the natural
environment
5. Practical Applications
Suspension spring, Audi
I. Manufacturer : Sogefi
II. Lightweight glass fibre reinforced polymer (GFRP)
III. Material does not corrode
IV. Production requires far less energy than the
production of steel springs
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Suspension spring
6. Kitchen utensils,
I. Manufacturer: Robinson Home Products
II. Material name: Valox IQ
III. A more sustainable, higher performance
material than traditional resins
IV. Utilizes up-cycled polyethylene terephthalate
(PET) water bottles, Heat and chemical
resistance
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Green Kitchen Utensils
7. Lawnmower
I. Manufacturer: Husqvarna
II. Material name: Luran® S (Acrylonitrile-
styrene-acrylate copolymer (ASA))
III. The automatic lawnmower is designed for
continuous operation
IV. One hour for an area of 75 square meters
V. Highly weather resistant protects against
heat and rain
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Lawnmower
8. Disposable Applicator
I. Manufacturer: Resoimplant
II. Material name: Ultraform® PRO
III. Disposable applicator ensures safe and gentle
attachment of a new tendon in the knee
Applicators
9. Materials Used In Green
Constructions
Wool brick
I. Obtained by adding wool and a natural polymer
found in seaweed to the clay of the brick,
II. 37% More strength than burnt bricks
III. Resistant for cold and wet climate
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Wool brick
10. Sustainable Concrete
I. Crushed glass
II. Wood chips or slag - a by product of steel
manufacturing.
III. Reduces the emission of CO2
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Sustainable Concrete
11. Solar Tiles
I. Exist to simply protect a building
II. They spend a large portion of the day absorbing
energy from the sun.
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Solar tiles
12. Paper Insulation
I. Made from recycled newspapers and
cardboard
II. Then filled with chemical foam
III. Insect resistant & fire retardant
Paper Insulation
13. Merits of Green Materials
Efficient Technologies
Easier Maintenance
Return On Investment
Energy Efficiency
Waste Reduction
Temperature Moderation
Water Conservation
Improved Health
14. Demerits of Green Materials
Initial cost is high
Availability of materials
Need more time to construct
Need skiled worker
15. REFERENCES
Fehim Findik BIMAS-RC Research Center, Sakarya
Univ@ersity, 54187 Sakarya, Turkey “Green
Materials and Applications ”
Ma Xinyue Academy of Art, Beihua University Jilin
132013, China “Application of green environmental-
protective materials in the creative design of
packaging”