CO2 Concrete

1 January 2024 by Kylie Hargreaves

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With the same strength and durability as new concrete, but 10% cheaper, this CO2 injected recycled aggregate offers significant emissions savings. Currently on trial in different smaller scale applications from commuter carparks and footpaths to cattle drinking troughs, it's an exciting development which could also help reduce the amount of concrete waste going to landfill - providing a circular concrete solution.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-29/recycled-concrete-carbon-dioxide-emissions-waste-building/103159644

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