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@article{189871,
        author = {Dr. Sapna Deshwal and Sumit Rana and Sakshi Malik and Dr. Himanshu Sharma},
        title = {Environmental and Health Impacts of Sustainable Materials: A Risk–Benefit Perspective},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {8},
        pages = {2656-2660},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=189871},
        abstract = {Sustainable materials are increasingly adopted to minimize environmental footprints and promote human health. This review critically examines the environmental and health impacts of sustainable materials from a risk–benefit perspective. While sustainable materials — including bio-based composites, recycled aggregates, and green building components — offer significant advantages in reducing emissions and toxic exposures, emerging evidence highlights potential unintended impacts and uncertainties that warrant comprehensive assessment. The review integrates life cycle studies, toxicological evidence, and policy considerations to balance the benefits and risks associated with sustainable material deployment.},
        keywords = {Sustainable materials, Human health, Environment risk, Green Materials},
        month = {January},
        }