1 ton of OPC replaced with zeolite results in 0.922 tons of CO2 prevented!
We are proud to be the first SCM material supplier to have a methodology accepted and listed by Climate Action Reserve (CAR)
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Department of Materials Science & Engineering
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Zeolite Composites:
- Our singular mission is to improve the health of our planet for the benefit of all.
- We are focused on innovative and sustainable zeolite-based solutions and products that helps the world achieve a greener future.
The Zeolite Origin Story - How Zeolite is Formed
Natural, Organic, and Abundant
Two examples of zeolite-based solutions for combating climate change:
1. Reduced Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions and atmospheric CO2 absorption - We have developed an Eco-Friendly Zeolite Concrete Composite alternative to traditional concrete that meets ASTM standards for slump, compression strength, etc.
Introduction to Greener Concrete LLC https://youtu.be/stY13SL7I4Q
Introduction to Zeolite-Concrete https://youtu.be/iWbm-2f7ZyE
Website for Greener Concrete LLC https://GreenerConcrete.com
- To tackle the world’s climate crisis and achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050, we must significantly reduce CO2 emissions going into the atmosphere.
- Concrete is responsible for up to 10% of total CO2 emissions. At Zeolite Composites and GreenerConcrete.com, we are doing our part to decarbonize the world. Our zeolite-concrete composite reduces CO2 emissions in concrete and then it absorbs and traps atmospheric CO2 by a process called carbon mineralization (CaO + CO2 = CaCO3).
- Zeolite is a naturally occurring Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM) with pozzolanic properties. Unlike other SCM material alternatives, zeolite does not require any heat processing, and is therefore better for the environment. Zeolite is also cheaper than other SCM material alternatives and it improves the strength and reliability of concrete compared to ordinary concrete made with Portland Cement. Zeolite is also high in calcium, which further enhances the ability of zeolite-concrete to absorb and trap atmospheric CO2.
- Zeolite-concrete can benefit emerging economies and the planet. Zeolite is a transformative SCM material that is affordable and can scale globally rather than hypothetical replacements for cement that are not yet affordable or ready to commercialize around the globe.
Concrete is the second most used material on the planet and responsible for 10% of global CO2 emissions. Reducing concrete’s CO2 footprint is critical and zeolite is the solution. Our greener zeolite composite alternative is stronger than traditional concrete. It is cheaper, greener, and easier to implement than other solutions, and can significantly reduce CO2 emissions.
2. Reducing planet warming methane - Methane (CH4) is the second most abundant greenhouse gas and a major contributor to climate change. Cows are responsible for about 40% of global methane emissions from belching and flatulence. Through the process of ADsorption and ABsorption, Zeolite as a feed additive or supplement, can reduce methane emissions from ruminant livestock by inhibiting the microorganisms that produce methane in the rumen and subsequently reduce methane emissions.
Video Introduction to Methane Reduction in Cows https://youtu.be/-bvRnb6eb5Y
Website for Methane Reduction in Cows (4ZeoMethane, LLC) https://4ZeoMethane.com
Two other high-impact environmental projects worth noting:
1. There is a simple and low-cost method for cleaning up large amounts of soil contaminated with lead - We have partnered with the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles on a lead remediation project. Residential backyards in East Los Angeles are contaminated with lead from a former lead-acid battery plant.
Lead Clean Up Project Video https://youtu.be/mMv4gki5EHY
https://www.prosperingbackyards.com/project
2. Zeolite as a natural and eco-friendly alternative to carcinogenic shredded rubber tires, cork, silica-based products, and other materials for Artificial Turf Infill.
Zeolite Composites is Sponsoring Research at WSU
Can Zeolite Reduce Methane Production in Dairy Cows?
Our Approach is Smarter!
Concrete accounts for more than 10% of all planet-overheating pollution. To reduce this statistic, our company has developed an innovative new method of significantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions during the concrete manufacturing process. Our solution is effective, affordable, scalable and easy to implement.
We believe that preventing CO2 emissions upfront is a better and smarter approach than figuring out how to capture and store CO2 on the back end after it is already in the atmosphere.
Zeolite is simply the best SCM alternative to Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) in concrete and concrete products. It is eco-friendly and natural.
The World's First Low Carbon Zeolite Paver
Zeolite Composites, LLC is excited to announce our partnership with Western Interlock, Inc. located in Rickreall, OR
On Monday, December 4, 2023, we completed our first test production run of low carbon zeolite concrete pavers. More than 3,000 pavers were fabricated.
World's first successful zeolite concrete field test completed in November 2023
PHOTO: C-Crete
Zeolite Composites, LLC collaboration with C-Crete Technologies
First ever 20-ton 100% zeolite concrete (zeolite + activator from C-Crete) pour with 100% OPC replacement:
- Commercial project located in Seattle, WA
- More than 5,000 psi in compressive strength
- Flows and pumps like conventional concrete
- Meets industry standards set by ASTM International for mechanical and durability properties
- Cost-parity with traditional concrete made with OPC
"What is exciting about this pour are the additional implications of using zeolite," says Donald Davies, owner of the Seattle building and chair of Building Transparency, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enabling the building industry to address embodied carbon's role in climate change. "This is a potentially new feedstock material that is not in the market today as a supplementary or in this case a fully alternative cementitious material [SCM or fully ACM]. This was a field trial of a new material to show what is possible. It was batched from a ready-mix truck, pumped and finished using normal construction procedures on the site."
The zeolite from Zeolite Composites is uniquely suited as an alternative SCM material for the replacement of OPC in traditional concrete materials and products because of its naturally occurring silica, alumina, and other key elements in the right amounts and ratios important for OPC replacement.
Zeolite-Concrete with Reduced Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Concrete is Responsible for Up to 10% of Global CO2 Emissions
OUR GREENERSPACES™ SYSTEM CONCEPT ILLUSTRATION
Governor Inslee (WA) Visits UW MSE and Zeolite Composites, LLC
Governor Inslee Visits UW MSE
SOME INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ZEOLITE:
- The name “zeolite” is derived from Greek words meaning “boiling stones”. Zeolites give off heat when rehydrated.
- Zeolites adsorb ethylene and are used to prolong the shelf-life of vegetables and fruit, which emit ethylene as they ripen.
- Zeolites were used to adsorb radioactive isotopes from contaminated cooling water spilled at the Fukushima nuclear power plant after the plant was damaged in the March 2011 magnitude-9 earthquake in Japan.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are beginning to understand why our zeolite performs better for applications such as cement replacement in concrete, heavy metal absorption for clean-up applications, and even methane reduction in cattle. Not all zeolites (clinoptilolite zeolite included) are alike. Our zeolite contains some very important trace elements including calcium, sodium, silica, alumina, etc. We are studying and beginning to understand the molecular mechanisms as to why our zeolite is better than others. One of the key differences compared to other zeolites from all over the world and the U.S. is that the important elements in our zeolite are present outside of the zeolite channels without divalent cations.
Silica fume and ALL OTHER SCM alternatives require very high temperature (1400 C to 2000 C) processing for creation and/or use. Zeolite is the only SCM material that does not require any additional heat processing. In addition, other lower CO2 concrete alternatives have taken on average, 10 years or longer to reach scale and many are simply too expensive or not feasible to scale due to processing and/or capacity issues.
Our research has shown that Zeolite-Concrete Composites can be stronger and more reliable than traditional concrete and other alternative SCM concrete formulations.
Zeolite-Concrete Composites are the cheapest and easiest to scale vs. other SCM alternatives. Our strategy and goal is to reach the stage of scalability within 1 to 2 years.
Global Atmospheric CO2 - 1990 to 2022
“PPM” stands for “parts per million,” which is a way of measuring the ratio of carbon dioxide (CO2) molecules to all the other molecules in the atmosphere. Scientists agree that 350 ppm is the “safe” level of CO2.
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