Combining materials smartly is key to decarbonising construction. A concrete mix that blends limestone powder and GGBS can save up to 100kg of CO₂ per tonne, compared with an average CEM I mix. These blends meet performance needs while significantly cutting embodied carbon and they are now supported by the latest British standards.
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