Researchers at University of Saskatchewan trying to reduce carbon footprint in construction

Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are charting a new course for the construction industry, aiming to dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of cement—one of the world’s most carbon-intensive materials. Their work, led by PhD student Ravi Patel and his supervisor, associate professor Bishnu Acharya, explores the use of biochar, a carbon-rich byproduct from agricultural waste, as a partial replacement for cement in concrete.

Cement manufacturing accounts for up to 8% of global carbon emissions, according to the World Economic Forum. As Canada and other countries strive for net-zero targets, the pressure mounts on heavy industries to find sustainable alternatives . Patel and Acharya’s

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