Environmental and Economic Evaluation of Sustainable Concrete

Concrete, as the most used material in construction industry, shows a great potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Substituting cement, as the most expensive and environmentally detrimental concrete component, with innovative material would improve concrete environmental and economic performance. This study explores CO2-mineralized solid waste as a cost-effective supplementary cementitious material that matches conventional concrete’s strength in the same class, while lowering its environmental impact. Life cycle assessment and techno-economic analysis will be employed to quantify the environmental performance and economic feasibility of concrete, respectively.