Cement

Concrete is an extremely durable material, which is why it has become ubiquitous in construction. Unfortunately, its key ingredient, cement, accounts for about 7% of the world’s carbon emissions. McKinsey estimates that technology innovations could reduce the industry’s CO2 emissions by 75% by 2050. Meanwhile, it is encouraging to see the Israeli startup ECOncrete designing structures that mimic mangroves, coral and oysters to create protective seawalls, with the dual benefit of climate adaptation and biodiversity protection. As with so many economic activities, materials and technologies, they can be used to damage or to heal, to degrade or to regenerate.

— Wayne Visser

From Purpose Inspired: Reflections on Conscious Living, Volume 4. Buy on Lulu ↗