A North Carolina based start-up is working on revolutionizing one of the major contributors to CO2 emissions – the concrete industry. The material is second only to water as the most consumed resource on Earth, and its key ingredient – cement – is the sources of about 8 percent of the world’s carbon dioxide emissions. The company that wants to considerably slash down the industry’s carbon footprint is using trillions of bacteria to grow bio-concrete bricks with little to no environmental impact.
Start-up to revolutionize the concrete industry by making it more sustainable
More of Today's Solutions
Australia sets a new renewable energy record, with rooftop solar leading the way
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM On Saturday, September 22, solar and wind met 80.4 percent of demand on Australia's national electricity market, with ...
Read MoreHow to quiet performance anxiety, according to sport psychology
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM You know that moment. The job interview is starting in 30 seconds, and your brain decides now is ...
Read MoreHelping the environment and fertilizing crops by upcycling pee
Here’s something you probably never thought you’d hear: the price of urine per 25 liters has risen from $1 to $6 since the start ...
Read More6 ways to have a positive impact while holiday shopping this year
Making sure your practices align with your values can be tricky all year round, but this is especially true during the holiday season. Here ...
Read More
