Cementing a more sustainable alternative to concrete
Summary
Biomason, a company based in North Carolina and Denmark, is creating a new type of building material called biocement. This material uses natural microbes and produces much less carbon dioxide than traditional concrete while being just as strong.Key Facts
- Making 30 billion tons of regular concrete every year releases more carbon pollution than all the world’s ships and planes combined.
- Biomason uses biotechnology, including natural microbes, to make biocement.
- Biocement is as strong as regular concrete.
- Producing biocement emits much less CO2 (carbon dioxide).
- The company is based in North Carolina, USA, and Denmark.
- The goal is to offer a more environmentally friendly alternative to standard concrete.
- This new material could help reduce the environmental impact of construction worldwide.
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