Did you know that concrete is the most commonly used building material on the planet? How about that 70% of all humans live in a structure made at least partly out of concrete? Or that concrete is the 2nd most consumed material on Earth after water? Concrete is used in our homes, buildings, roads, bridges, dams, sidewalks, pipes, and drains. And since it is relatively inexpensive, strong, and versatile, concrete production is only expected to increase as our global population rises. That’s right, swrmers, you guessed it! Today, we’re talking about the heavy carbon footprint of concrete.
