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🚲🏗️#Infrastructure for #bikes can require the use of a considerable amount of #cement, even if it’s far less than what #highways or rail #transit require. Traditional cement #manufacturing requires a lot of #energy and releases #carbonemissions into the atmosphere, hardly what the world needs in the midst of a #climatecrisis. 👩🔬⚗️Fortunately, a #startup company named Brimstone is making progress with a type of cement that is just as strong as traditional versions, but is far better for the #environment. It’s actually #carbonnegative, which could help #transportation agencies burnish their #green credentials. https://lnkd.in/gPCs8agD (khp)

Cement is the backbone of our concrete jungle – holding up bridges, dams, and our homes. However, its production is a major contributor to global warming, accounting for 7-8% of CO2 emissions globally. To tackle this, companies worldwide, including ours, are actively exploring eco-friendly alternatives. One such innovation is LC3, or Limestone Calcined Clay Cement. Incorporating calcined clay into the mix significantly reduces the reliance on traditional raw materials. Another promising alternative is the use of slag – a byproduct from steel production – which otherwise ends up in landfills. Further initiatives, such as reducing clinker consumption and ongoing research in green modules, show a strong industry-wide commitment to sustainability. Cement consumption is not expected to decrease anytime soon. But what we can do is innovate, evolve and identify ways to become more sustainable. After all, there really is no planet B. #cement #sustainability #PCL #innovate #evolve

Walls give purpose to all buildings. Walls are creative expressions of design and functional intent. What's the purpose of your wall?

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀 𝐔𝐥𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 [𝐄-𝐏𝐃𝐅] 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐃𝐅 𝐭𝐨 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 👉 https://lnkd.in/gE_EDKEu 👉 The #Green #cement is an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cement, significantly reducing carbon emissions during its production. Unlike conventional cement, it utilizes industrial by-products and recycled materials, cutting down on environmental impact without compromising performance. 👉 The #Greenconcrete is changing the game with its remarkable durability and strength. By incorporating advanced technologies, like carbon capture, it actively absorbs CO2 throughout its lifecycle. Say goodbye to carbon footprints and hello to a greener future! 🌿💪 👉 Green concrete is not only strong and durable but also actively reduces its carbon footprint. With advanced technologies, Green cement offers a sustainable alternative to traditional cement, slashing carbon emissions during production. 💪🌿 👉 With the construction industry being a major contributor to carbon emissions, adopting green cement and concrete is a crucial step towards sustainability and combating climate change. 🌱🏗️ #GreenCement #GreenConcrete #SustainableInfrastructure #ConstructionInnovation #ClimateAction #EcoFriendlyConstruction #BuildingForTomorrow

Bluescope Steel at Port Kembla, NSW, Australia has recently completed an installation of Sicut Railway Sleepers composite bearers on a turnout replacing degraded timber. The installation team commented that it “…handled just like timber and the installation was simple, quick and easy…” The use of composite bearers, unlike the carbon intensive and very expensive concrete option, provided BlueScope Steel with a circular economy solution when searching for a reliable, long term and economical replacement for the traditionally used but ever diminishing supply of timber. These composite bearers are made from waste plastic and are fully recyclable at the end of their life, making them truly sustainable and a great example of what the circular economy can achieve. You'll be able to see the Sicut sleeper for yourself at AusRAIL Plus in November, or read more here: https://lnkd.in/e9EK3-K7. #bluescope #sustainable rail #circular economy #sicut

A great day talking #circularity at the RIBA, it was great to get a varied view on the circular economy of demolition materials and how we can best recover and capture the value of this asset in the future. Fantastic knowledge sharing, from manufacturing of materials and planning of buildings, all the way through to recovery, re-use and reduction in the use of natural resources. We need collaboration and investment across the whole supply chain to ensure we make the most of our #constructionmaterials and #constructionpractices in the future🤩 #sustainability #circulareconomy #cement #readymixconcrete #recycledaggregate #circularity #precastconcrete #concrete Aggregate Industries UK Holcim #buildersmerchants

An important step towards a fully circular building sector.

The initiative shows a good direction in the efforts for zero net carbon by 2050. According to the “2019 Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction” published by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), the construction sector accounts for nearly 40% of global energy-related greenhouse gas emissions Oman has focused mainly on switching to Green Hydrogen as a source of energy to reduce the carbon emissions of the country. However, there is a direction to switch the construction sector into a green housing ecosystem with the use of more sustainable building materials and building self-energy generating houses Canada's planning to have green procurement policies related to the standards and codes would force the industry to join the initiative. In 2018, the construction sector contributed 9.4% of New Zealand's total domestic emissions. The government have played a big role in introducing the net zero carbon plan in 2022. We need all to unite from different sectors and contribute to the global 2050 Net Zero Carbon goals. #CO28 has been illustrating massive efforts globally to reach that goal and create a better future.

Innovative technologies and processes can further increase the proportion of recycling and further reduce the ecological footprint of the copper industry.

How do Separation Technologies (ST) reduce the carbon footprint of #cement and concrete products? TITAN Cement Group - led by ERT Vice-Chair, Dimitri Papalexopoulos - offers a unique solution for the #rehabilitation and #restoration of numerous fly ash landfills and ponds. This initiative will help them to achieve net-zero concrete production by 2050. Learn more about shaping a #nature-positive future for everyone: https://lnkd.in/ef-tyYck #industry4climate #decarbonisation #circulareconomy #sustainability