High-performance concrete with recycled aggregates maintains structural strength, promoting resource-efficient construction and reducing environmental impact.

ByBlock concrete blocks from ByFusion Global are a new alternative building material that uses hard-to-recycle plastic. The blocks are colorful and made of recycled plastic. Each measures 16 by 8 by 8 ...

Research shows treating recycled concrete with magnetized water and nano-silica boosts compressive strength by 14% and enhances durability against acid rain.

A recent study published in Engineering titled “Strategies to Improve the Life Cycle Net CO₂ Benefit of Recycled Aggregate Concrete” offers valuable insights into enhancing the environmental ...

Holcim is a manufacturer of innovative and sustainable building solutions in global markets. Today, the construction sector represents 38% of the world’s CO₂ emissions. One-third of this footprint ...

Recycled and reused materials continue to grow as a more attractive alternative in the construction field. They are at most times a coveted sustainable substitute to conventional building materials, ...

Nearly all curbside recyclables can be recycled in a “closed loop,” meaning, aluminum, glass, plastic and paper can be turned back into cans, bottles and paper. In contrast, concrete, recycled in ...

Concrete made from recycled diapers instead of sand could be used to build houses, after a proof-of-principle experiment has shown that the resulting material is surprisingly sturdy. Sand is crucial ...

As the concrete industry evolves under the dual pressures of climate responsibility and resource scarcity, a new paradigm has emerged — one that prioritizes sustainability not as an afterthought but ...