Materials such as concrete containing carbonate-based aggregates, bio-based plastics and biochar could sequester more than 16 billion tonnes of CO2 a year ...

With the acceleration of industrialization and the severe challenge of global climate change, the concept of green low-carbon and sustainable development ...

Wil Srubar hopes to disrupt this cycle with a nature-inspired concrete alternative that can be produced without fossil fuels ...

Carbon-neutral concrete represents a groundbreaking advancement in sustainable construction materials, offering a revolutionary solution to reduce the construction industry’s environmental ...

These building products and biomaterials from Hempitecture, Timber HP, and others are not only made from nature—they also give back to it.

Building materials and construction processes are incredibly carbon-intensive, accounting for 11% of global carbon emissions. As the world's population nears 10 billion by 2050, this percentage is ...

Is it really possible to store large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) in building materials like concrete and plastic? If so, ...

A new study examines ways that carbon could be used as a key ingredient in building materials—particularly biomass plastics and cement. Obstacles still remain, as some of these technologies are ...

As global industries face increasing pressure to reduce environmental impact, Dama Black offers a solution. Derived from ...

Often referred to as "the building blocks of life," they are ... it's the first time anyone has synthesized amino acids in a carbon-negative way using this type of biocatalyst," says lead ...

Why are some people in the green building industry so bullish on bamboo? -- Tim Carey, Puyallup, Washington Answer: Bamboo, one of the fastest-growing plants on the planet, is well-known as a ...

and CO₂ streams to produce carbon-negative building materials. Bio-based plastics may have been around since the early 20th Century, but they still only account for one percent of global plastic ...