Californian company Brimstone has announced the development of the world’s first carbon negative cement product. It’s a bold statement, and if true could revolutionize the global building industry and lead to a new era of carbon neutral construction. Cement is a big deal. Every year and estimated 4.4 billion tons of the stuff is produced to craft our buildings. But there’s a hidden cost to the environment. If cement was a country, it would be the third largest CO2 emitter…
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Construction Emissions – this sector can save money by going green
Construction is one of the sectors that we are looking towards cutting their emissions but as it turns out they may not be the most forthcoming with information on how well they’re doing with new emission goals. Still, cutting down on emissions may end up saving them money in the end.
Read MoreEasy Shovel makes for effortless snow, sand or dirt shovelling
This Easy Shovel accessory is one of those innovative gadgets that immediately makes you say, ‘if it works as good as it seems, why don’t shovel makers offer it as a default accessory?’ The adjustable strap is attached to the shaft of a conventional shovel via a Velcro collar, and you then use the strap to gain extra leverage and so save yourself from back pain when you’re shovelling dirt, sand, snow or whatever. Sometimes the simple ideas are the best? The little gidget…
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