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Tuesday, March 22, 2005

Concrete Takes Another Step Towards Sustainability

TecEco has a line of concrete that alleviates many of the problems associated with its production, namely, that of CO2 emissions and the creation of waste products.

TecEco cement binders can incorporate many wastes and are themselves more easily recycled. They reduce the environmental impact of concrete by reducing the amount of CO2 used.

Their kiln technology captures CO2, reduces energy consumption by around 30%, and produces more consistent materials.

Thanks to Gil Friend for the link!