Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has announced its initial 2024 delivery of 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products as part of a ground-breaking initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary.
Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. BURNCO is a long-time Calgary-based aggregate construction materials company which looks to advance sustainable business practices throughout its operations.
Earlier this year Carbon Upcycling was named to the 2024 Cleantech 100 and last year the company raised a $34.3 million Series A round co-led by BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund and Climate Investment.
This delivery marks a significant milestone in the collaboration between Carbon Upcycling and BURNCO which has been made possible by the $4.4 million Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA) Circular Economy Grant awarded to Carbon Upcycling last year. The grant aims to support innovative projects that promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
The fly ash used in this project is sourced from reclaimed material from a landfill and processed through Carbon Upcycling’s proprietary technology which, unlike traditional carbon capture technologies, captures CO2 from flue gas and utilizes it to enhance materials like fly ash to be a more sustainable and efficient alternative for a portion of cement.
Carbon Upcycling not only reduces emissions but also upcycles waste materials into valuable alternatives for carbon-intensive processes like cement production.
“Carbon Upcycling’s technology represents a game-changer in the construction industry, offering a viable solution to reduce carbon emissions while producing high-quality, low-carbon concrete,” said Apoorv Sinha, Co-founder and CEO of Carbon Upcycling Technologies.
“By harnessing CO2 and waste materials, we are not only mitigating environmental impact but also driving innovation in sustainable construction practices.”
The partnership between Carbon Upcycling and BURNCO extends beyond this milestone delivery. Over 2,000 tonnes of CO2-enhanced material have been deployed across Alberta’s built environment, including sidewalks, housing foundations, slabs, pathways at Telus Spark, and gutters at the Calgary Zoo.
This collaborative effort demonstrates a commitment to advancing sustainable infrastructure solutions and reducing the carbon footprint of construction projects.
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