Portland limestone cement with up to 15% limestone is garnering wide acceptance in the concrete industry. Learn more at: buff.ly/3R30wgf

Plasma torches powered by electricity could reduce the use of fossil fuels in cement plants. Learn more about this novel approach at: buff.ly/47EPepF

Researchers are looking for ways to further reduce the use of emissions-intensive clinker in cement production. Examples include higher limestone concentrations and the use of basalt instead of limestone. Learn more at: buff.ly/3R30wgf

Heating cement kilns using electrically powered plasma torches is a novel way to eliminate fossil fuel use. Learn more about the progress being made at: buff.ly/47EPepF

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Concrete road requires less build energy than asphalt given notably less granular material in the subbase. Its lighter, highly-reflective surface reduces night-lighting needs while improving visibility. It also absorbs less heat keep communities cooler and lowering smog.

To reduce emissions, researchers are exploring the use of metakaolin and graphene in concrete mixes. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SBOcFK

Small quantities of graphene oxide (GO) address common limitations of metakaolin concrete. Learn more at: buff.ly/3SBOcFK

Are timely net zero initiatives achievable in the cement and concrete industries? Explore this and related questions at: buff.ly/49dQQag

California’s cement plants continue to transition from coal and petroleum coke to alternative fuels. Learn more at: buff.ly/3OynH1t

ConcreteZero is a global initiative seeking net-zero carbon by 2050. Learn more about this effort and others at: buff.ly/49dQQag

What is whole-life carbon, and what can the concrete industry do to reduce it? Learn more at: buff.ly/3SIPjmY

Recent California mandates require that its cement industry reaches net zero status by 2045. Learn more about the transition to alternate fuels at: buff.ly/3OynH1t

In many ways, whole-life carbon (embodied plus operational carbon) is a better measure of the environmental impact of a construction project. Learn why at: buff.ly/3SIPjmY

Dr. Ray Gallant ⁦Volvo Construction⁩ speaks to PACA members on the 3 pillars of Sustainability - Planet + People + Profit.

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Good morning from State College. The spring Technical Communities - aggregates, concrete and cement - meeting in person and online.

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Earlier this week we asked a question. Thanks to all who commented! Our answer ~ CURING CURING CURING! Concrete flatwork must be kept moist (and in some cases at a favorable temperature) CURING is the best way to ensure a great durability ROI on concrete flatwork investment!

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