In this testing phase we are currently using concrete to create these tiles. Which at the end of their life can be broken down into aggregate for another set of tiles.

We hope to move to more green concrete methods in the future.

What is green concrete?

Green concrete is a type of concrete that replaces a portion of traditional cement with eco-friendly industrial waste materials, such as fly ash, blast furnace slag, and silica fume.

These industrial waste materials possess similar properties to cement but are significantly more sustainable. By preventing these materials from ending up in landfills, green concrete also helps reduce annual waste production.

The production of traditional concrete involves quarrying, crushing, and heating limestone and clay to high temperatures, releasing substantial amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

In contrast, the production of green concrete requires much less energy since part of the cement is substituted with industrial waste materials, resulting in a smaller carbon footprint.

Additionally, the process of producing green concrete often incorporates renewable energy sources such as solar and wind power, further reducing emissions. Waste from food mills, power plants, quarries, and foundries can all be utilized in green concrete, making it a truly sustainable material.

Making concrete this way would give us an opportunity communicate with local business and create a circular community. (Thisisconcrete 2024)

Next..

In the next Phase of testing we will be testing the affect of different colours and texture to more closing replicate with the colours of our local moths to make it easier for our moths to camouflage