How CarbiCrete Creates a Cement-Free CMU
Take a look at the CarbiCrete process, which uses groundbreaking technology to transform industrial waste into a valuable building product: a cement-free concrete masonry unit (CMU).
Why Us?
Cement production accounts for 8% of the world’s GHG emissions. As the green building market continues to grow, the construction industry is looking for reliable materials that reduce cement use. When compared to cement-based CMUs, CarbiCrete CMUs exhibit equivalent or better mechanical and durability properties. They have the same water absorption properties, but higher compressive strength by up to 30% and display better freeze/thaw resistance. CarbiCrete-enabled masonry products offer the same or better quality and performance that users expect, but without the emissions associated with cement production.
Life Cycle Assessment
The carbon reduction potential of CarbiCrete’s technology starts with the elimination of carbon dioxide emissions associated with cement production. CarbiCrete’s incorporation of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technology through carbon mineralization curing further lowers the global warming potential (GWP) of CarbiCrete products. Through quantifying our supply chain data for A1 (material), A2 (transport) and A3 (manufacturing), our EPD demonstrates CarbiCrete’s potential to significantly reduce concrete’s embodied carbon emissions.
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Implementing CarbiCrete technology at your precast concrete plant can help reduce your emissions, lower your material costs, and meet customers’ demand for low-carbon concrete products. Learn more about how CarbiCrete can help lower your costs and carbon footprint:
Products
CarbiCrete is licensing its process to companies that produce masonry: CMUs, pavers, retaining walls and other masonry products. Our R&D team is constantly working to optimize our process in order to develop additional offerings.
We Can Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
CMUs
Number of CMUs produced per year
Projected Reduction: Up to
1500 Kg of CO2 permanently embedded in CMUs
3000 Kg of CO2 emissions avoided
Equivalent to the carbon sequestered by
74.4 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.
Pavers
Pavers in square feet produced per year
Projected Reduction: Up to
270 Kg of CO2 permanently embedded in pavers
780 Kg of CO2 emissions avoided
Equivalent to the carbon sequestered by
74.4 tree seedlings grown for 10 years.