Recycled glass gives concrete more muscle
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — Mixing ground waste glass into cement makes the resulting concrete stronger, more durable, and more resistant to water.In addition, this use of glass helps reduce the amount of glass that ends up in landfills and helps to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, which are common due to the high temperatures needed to create cement....
Source: Futurity.org - Tuesday, 21 February
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