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Concrete can be made more sustainable by incorporating the following practices:
- Using recycled materials: Concrete made with recycled materials such as fly ash, slag cement, and recycled aggregates reduces the demand for virgin materials.
- Reducing cement content: Cement production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. By reducing the amount of cement used in concrete, its environmental impact can be reduced.
- Improving production processes: Adopting more energy-efficient production processes, such as using alternative fuels, can reduce the carbon footprint of concrete production.
- Designing for longevity: By designing concrete structures for durability and long service life, the need for demolition and replacement can be reduced.
- Incorporating sustainable additives: Incorporating sustainable additives, such as bio-based materials, into concrete can improve its sustainability.
- Reusing and recycling concrete waste: Concrete waste can be crushed and used as aggregate in new concrete, reducing the demand for virgin materials.
