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Fossil Free Sweden is an initiative by the Swedish Government to increase the pace of the climate transition. The goal is to build a strong industrial sector and to create more jobs and export opportunities by going fossil free. Leading the way in many green industries, such as steel and cement, Sweden provides many sustainable solutions for companies or countries looking to decrease their use of fossil fuels. #GreenTransition #FossilFree #PioneerthePossible

The shift from linear to circular economic models is not just a trend—it’s a necessity for creating a sustainable future. Sweden at the forefront💡

🏡𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 As civil engineers, we face an incredible challenge: how do we meet growing infrastructure demands while minimizing our environmental impact? One key area where we can lead the way is through 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀. Innovations like 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻-𝗲𝗻𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 (𝗥𝗖𝗔) are transforming how we build, offering a dual benefit of reducing 𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 while actively 𝘀𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻. By embracing these advancements, we not only reduce the carbon footprint of construction but also contribute to long-term environmental goals. This aligns with global 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘀, and countries like Australia are already taking major steps towards 𝗻𝗲𝘁-𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝗲𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. As we continue to innovate, it's critical that we integrate 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 into every stage of the design and construction process, ensuring that our cities of the future are resilient, sustainable, and built for a changing world. #SustainableConstruction #CarbonSequestration #CivilEngineering #NetZero2050 #ResourceEfficiency #InnovativeMaterials

The 10th Special Issue in the 10th Volume of the International Journal of Geosynthetics and Ground Engineering (IGGE), just published! This issue features articles on 'Geosynthetic-Reinforced Sustainable Transport Infrastructures', essential reading for anyone focused on cost-effective, environmentally friendly, energy-efficient, and sustainable approaches needed for the current century and beyond. #geosynthetics #transport #pavements #sustainability https://lnkd.in/gmF2XaGz

In addition to our efforts to extend the use of existing foundations and optimize foundation designs as much as possible, we need to minimize the environmental effects of using steel, concrete, and construction equipment to construct new foundations. Therefore, it makes sense that we look into ways to achieve that.  In session 4 of the upcoming Conference on Foundation Decarbonization and Reuse we will do just that: in depth presentations on how the use of these materials can become even more sustainable in the future and what option appears the best alternative for equipment. Is it fully electric or hybrid, or equipment that runs on hydrogen or something else. Issues that will affect all of us in the foundation industry and therefore a good reason to attend the upcoming conference in Amsterdam. #sustainability #foundationreuse #deepfoundations

Promising research is taking root in the world of structural engineering, led by a local environmental engineer. Erika Espinosa Ortiz is transforming the way we think about building materials, aiming to reduce one of the largest contributors to global CO2 emissions — concrete. Read more about Dr. Espinosa-Ortiz's research below. #gwaggies #usuengineering

🌿 Environmental Sustainability in Construction: Enhancing Material Transportation 🚚   Even in transportation, the Emmedue Building System remains a beacon of environmental consciousness. The transportation process hinges on two crucial factors:   Maximum Weight Capacity: Governed by engine power, this parameter sets a limit on the weight of materials that can be transported. Maximum Volume Allowance: Dictated by local regulations, this parameter restricts the volume of materials that can be transported. Traditional construction methods often face challenges due to the weight of materials, limiting volume optimization. Conversely, the Emmedue System, crafted with EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) – a notably lighter material (15-25 Kg/m3) – enables maximized transportable volume. This results in a greater quantity of panels per transport, ultimately leading to increased wall coverage per transportation unit. By reducing the number of transportation units required, we simultaneously decrease CO2 and other harmful emissions, contributing to a healthier atmosphere and environment. This aspect is crucial to consider in a comprehensive Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) analysis.   Let's continue our journey towards sustainable construction! 🌍🏗️ #EnvironmentalSustainability #Construction #EmmedueBuildingSystem #Optimization #EcoFriendlyTransportation #mdue #emmedue #emmedue_spa #M2 #buildingsystem #buildfastbuildsafebuildgreen

Concrete is the second most consumed material on earth after water and is one of the top producer of carbon emissions. How would the industry meet their net zero goal by 2050? What “green” concrete innovations are being developed to address this? Click the link to read more.

Talking about wastes and the construction industry, I read a recent research publication carried out by research professionals from the Széchenyi István University, Győr, Hungary, which was centered on the reuse of waste materials from the construction industry with precision on post-earthquake wastes. Using a ten-story reinforced concrete (RC) dormitory building located in Győr as a study case, appropriate BIM software and models revealed that about 35% of waste could be incorporated into construction. The reduction of total carbon emissions and material prices by 27.5% and 9.13%, respectively, indicates an eco-friendly approach to managing waste from earthquake debris through reuse in construction, promoting resource efficiency and addressing the issue of construction waste. The research findings and projections suggest that embracing and championing environmental sustainability in the construction industry and engineering can provide hope for our environment.

To tackle the pressing need for global sustainability, a team of interdisciplinary experts from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering of PolyU has developed a low-carbon marine self-healing concrete, which holds promising potential for marine construction materials and coastal engineering applications. The project “Marine self-healing concrete with biomineralisation-enhanced construction waste for long-term decarbonisation” is led by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐋𝐈 𝐗𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐠, 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐨 𝐉𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐔𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐲𝐔. By employing biomineralisation technology, the marine carbon-capturing bacteria will utilise carbon dioxide (CO2) to accelerate carbonisation and improve the performance ofrecycled aggregates. This approach helps reduce CO2 emissions and facilitates the recycling of construction waste, offering a broad application in marine construction materials and coastal engineering. 為應對全球可持續發展的迫切需求，理大土木及環境工程學系的跨學科專家團隊利用建築廢料，開發低碳海洋自癒合混凝土，有望用作環保海洋建築材料，以及應用於沿海建築工程。 獲資助項目名為「基於生物礦化技術增強建築廢料製備的海洋自癒合混凝土以長期脫碳」，由理大建設及環境學院院長、環境科學及技術講座教授及高贊明可持續城市發展教授李向東教授帶領。 透過海洋碳捕獲菌來有效捕捉二氧化碳，藉此加速碳化以增強再生骨料的性能。新技術將有助減少二氧化碳排放，實現建築廢料的循環再造，在海洋和沿海建築工程方面具廣泛應用潛力。 More / 更多: https://polyu.hk/OqPgR #polyu #rio #research #innovation #FCE