Syracuse tests recycled glass in concrete to boost sustainability and durability

SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The City of Syracuse is pilot-testing an innovative approach to infrastructure by using recycled glass as a cement replacement in concrete. KLAW Industries, a Binghamton recycling company, utilizes a patented process to pulverize broken glass into a fine powder that can replace a portion of the cement in concrete mixtures. In the City’s recent projects, this recycled glass replaced 20% of the cement, reducing the carbon footprint and enhancing the concrete’s performance and durability.

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