Capturing long-term benefits

The use of recycled aggregates in concrete production not only reduces the need for newly quarried raw materials but also has longer-term CO2 reduction benefits. In a comparative analysis between typical concrete vs that made with recycled aggregates, Cemex and ITESM highlight their potential for ambient carbonation and CO2 reduction. By by Enrique de Hoyos Guajardo, Cinthya Monserrat Tovar Martínez, Nely Esther Moreno Bolaños, Ana Yulissa Angulo Elizalde, Julio César Mendoza Ortiz, Angélica María Nava de León and Ana Paola Morales Mendoza, Cemex, Mexico.