As we begin to understand the impact the human race has on the earth,
being “eco-friendly” has taken on a much more important role in our lives.
The good news is, concrete is considered an environmentally friendly product.
Concrete is a Renewable Source.
There is plenty of available limestone and aggregates to manufacture concrete.
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Concrete is Recyclable
Concrete can be crushed and reused as aggregate in new concrete. There is no need to place concrete into landfills.
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No High Cost of Transportation
Concrete can be made locally. Unlike granite that is mined and shipped often times thousands of miles, even across oceans before its ever installed in your home.
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Concrete doesn’t Emit CO2
or any other unfriendly gases
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The Natural Color of Concrete Reflects Most Light
Concrete is able to reflect most light rather than absorb light which lessens the effect of a “Heat Island”
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Concrete will Last a Long Time
Since concrete doesn’t need to be replaced on a regular basis, the energy expended to manufacture and to place concrete is very efficient
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For Thousands of years concrete has been used as a mainstay of construction. The Pantheon in Rome is an excellent example of early concrete architecture. It is the foundation and building blocks of countless structures throughout the ages. Concrete has been used for its great strength and readily available materials, limestone is found abundantly just about everywhere. Fast forward to our current day and you see that concrete put in the hands of artists and craftsmen, is quickly becoming an architectural design element. Concrete lacks any intrinsic value. Its value is given by the artisans creating whatever they can dream.
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