October 4, 2023
VCS Testing Procedures to Compare Strength of CO2 Dosed Concrete
Introduction Cement, the key ingredient that gives concrete its strength, is a major source of CO2 emissions. To mitigate these…
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September 15, 2023
CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship
CarbonCure is on a mission to make concrete a climate solution and annually reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the…
September 14, 2023
Checking In On GHG Emissions Reductions and Removals in Construction
Many regions and countries around the world have committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, reflecting a global consensus on the importance of curbing climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.
But are we on track to hit net-zero emissions by 2050?
August 29, 2023
Just the FAQs: How Does CarbonCure Ready Mix Technology Interact with Chemical Admixtures for Concrete?
Does CarbonCure interact with any other cement-reducing admixtures? Read on to find out.
August 18, 2023
Just the FAQs: Early Carbonation vs. Atmospheric Carbonation
If carbonation has a negative connotation, wouldn’t that make early carbonation even worse? And what about early carbonation? Our blog digs into the differences between early and atmospheric carbonation.
August 10, 2023
Measuring Carbon Dioxide Uptake in CarbonCure’s Mineralization Process
CarbonCure has been working with industry leaders and research institutions to conduct additional studies and develop a standardized methodology for the measurement, monitoring, and verification (MMV) of carbon mineralization as a carbon removal process.
July 27, 2023
Just the FAQs: How Does CarbonCure Impact Initial Cement Hydration in Concrete?
We’re often asked “Does CarbonCure lower the amount of calcium hydroxide in concrete - making concrete more prone to corrosion?” This blog answers the question of CO2's impact on hydration.
July 19, 2023
Just the FAQs: How does CarbonCure Interact with Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Concrete?
SCMs are commonly by-products of other industries that can replace the cement portion of concrete, thereby offering sustainability advantages. But what happens when we add CO2 to SCMs with the use of CarbonCure Technologies?
June 20, 2023
CarbonCure Celebrates Milestone of 750 Carbon Mineralization Systems Sold
CarbonCure Technologies is celebrating a milestone of 750 systems sold to its innovative concrete producer partners around the world. These carbon removal technologies, licensed across more than 30 countries, inject captured carbon dioxide into fresh concrete and concrete wash water, permanently mineralizing the CO2, producing lower carbon concrete mixes and enabling producers to meet the increasing demand for greener building materials.
June 17, 2023
Guest Post: How Concrete Suppliers Can Be Key Drivers of Embodied Carbon Reduction
Read Ryan Cialdella from Ozinga's guest blog about how concrete suppliers can be a valuable part of the embodied carbon solution.
June 1, 2023
Charting a Green Future: Policy Change and a Path to Carbon Neutral Concrete in Asia
Governments around the world - including Asia Pacific countries, which are experiencing unparalleled growth - have continued their focus on sustainable construction. Read on to learn more.
May 12, 2023
How Austin’s Low Carbon Concrete Initiative Affects Texas Producers
The construction industry has continually reduced its environmental impact in recent years, with major cities around the world taking the…