22 JANUARY, 2023
The world is on a fast track journey towards Net Zero. Construction and Civil Engineering are a significant contributor to carbon emissions, in the USA, it is estimated that construction and building operations account for almost 39% of total carbon emissions.
But which products are the biggest emitters of carbon?
The carbon emissions associated with these products can be reduced through the use of more sustainable production methods and the incorporation of renewable energy sources.
So, who is doing what, to find a sustainable alternative to these major polluters...
Cement
Recycl8 is a start up business based in the North East of Scotland who aim to "purpose Incinerator Bottom Ash into a low carbon, high performance solution for concrete manufacture and accelerate our collective long-term responsibilities to reduce global CO2 emissions."
Asphalt
EZ Street Premium Cold Asphalt has entered the UK market with the industries first Carbon Neutral Cold Asphalt. With embodied emissions already as low as 0.04T/C02e per tonne of Asphalt produced before offsetting, this cold asphalt is reducing the carbon impact of road maintenance.
Insulation
Thermafleece have produced the UK only Sheep's wool insulation. They offer "...natural fibre insulation that combines natural sheep's wool and recycled fibres at their optimum proportions and density."
Concrete Blocks
Greenbloc by CCP have a developed the UK's first cement free ultra-low carbon dense concrete block.
Plasterboard
Adaptavate are working on a carbon negative production processes for a "...revolutionary, low carbon innovation for the construction sector" suitable as an alternative to gypsum based plasterboard.
These innovators are bringing new products to the market which will help the wider construction industry to do its fair share to meet its net zero obligations.
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