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Incorporating the Effect of Carbonation in Concrete Life Cycle Assessment The effect of greenhouse gas emissions on the atmosphere is a hotly debated topic. Within this debate, there is a specific focus on the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Concrete has been the target of much criticism as a source of CO2 emissions. Much of this criticism reflects a lack of understanding of the difference between cement and concrete as a building product. https://bityl.co/OQ8L

Incorporating the Effect of Carbonation in Concrete Life Cycle Assessment The effect of greenhouse gas emissions on the atmosphere is a hotly debated topic. Within this debate, there is a specific focus on the role of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Concrete has been the target of much criticism as a source of CO2 emissions. Much of this criticism reflects a lack of understanding of the difference between cement and concrete as a building product. https://bityl.co/OQ8L

Concrete giants rejoice! A new Northwestern University-led process tackles CO2 emissions and strengthens concrete at the same time. By using a simple, carbonated water solution during mixing, researchers achieved a 45% CO2 capture rate without sacrificing strength. This innovative approach could be a game-changer for sustainable construction, offering a path to reduce the cement industry's hefty 8% share of global greenhouse gas emissions. #climateaction #quickread #sustainableconstruction

In total, one ton of cement typically produces about 0.8 to 0.9 tons of CO2 emissions, resulting in approximately 8% of the world's anthropogenic CO2 emissions, and about 25% of all industry carbon emissions.

Energy demand and emissions from the building and construction sector represent over a fifth of global emissions, as found by the UN in its report 'Not yet built for purpose.' https://bit.ly/4dS3u1o The sector needs to embrace new materials to reverse the concerning trend of increasing emissions. Portland cement - widely used in construction is responsible for 9% of global CO2 emissions. Partanna has pioneered a carbon negative sustainable binder to replace Portland cement, it's being embraced by the built environment on a global scale. Want to know how much carbon you could avoid or remove for construction projects? Try our brand new carbon calculator. Choose the carbon-negative products you need from Partanna - pavers, CMUs or concrete and enter the quantity. Our calculator will show you the average CO2 you can remove and avoid and the equivalent CO2 capture of trees. Discover the impact you could have here: https://lnkd.in/ddTHN3PG #carboncredits #concrete #sustainableconstruction

Concrete is responsible for more than four percent of all global CO2 emissions. In the race to find alternatives, some companies are using it to sequester CO2 instead

According to a new report from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), governments and industry could reduce their CO2 emissions by 7.3 million metric tons by switching half of their concrete to lower-carbon alternatives. The study, produced in partnership with Global Efficiency Intelligence (GEI), looked at the greenhouse gas reduction potential of limestone calcined clay cement and concrete as an alternative to traditional concrete. #Sustainability #GreenConstruction https://hubs.ly/Q02sgsbv0

Sharing part two of our series of reports on underinvested clean energy technologies! Demand-support can help accelerate the commercialization of low-carbon cement and concrete technologies, just as the DOE's demand-side initiative for clean hydrogen will help jumpstart that industry.

Efforts to cut concrete's environmental impact are paying off with new materials and standards. Using alternative fuels, efficient production, and less clinker reduces CO₂ emissions. Non-hydraulic cements and supplementary materials also help by capturing CO₂ and lowering carbon footprints. Read more in this ASTM International article: https://lnkd.in/gRaAHaK2. #concretemasonry #co2 #carbonreduction #masonrystrong