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Plant Waste? The Surprising Secret Ingredient Making Concrete Stronger and Greener


Researchers at USask have discovered that incorporating biochar into cement produces concrete that is both stronger and more environmentally sustainable. In Canada, it often feels as though the year is divided into just two seasons: winter and construction. From repairing sidewalks and roadways t

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