Anywhere you go, you’ll probably grasp concrete as part of buildings, homes, and other structures. That’s because it’s the most frequently used construction material. With that said, it comes at a cost – adding up to green gas emission and damaging natural energy and resources
Ecofines vision is to create environment-friendly infrastructure and build an economy where humanity and nature coexist in the times of intense climate crisis. The climate crisis is palpable. Ethical and radical pressure to decarbonize continues to curtail the increasing greenhouse effect. But the question remains: How can we reduce carbon emissions in the construction sector?
With many eco-friendly solutions to offer, Ecofines is working to find the answer one product at-a-time. GGBS is a sustainable alternative to traditional cement that not only improves and increases the mechanical performance of the application but also advances the exterior and curtails the ecological impact. A by-product from the manufacture of Iron, GGBS is used in combination with Portland cement to produce superior longer-lasting concrete. As per Indian Standards IS 456:2000, the use of mineral admixtures has been promoted to replace cement to a certain percentage, and to impart strength in the form of secondary hydration. The addition of activated cementitious / Pozzolanic materials in high-performance concrete is gaining importance in the construction industry due to their beneficial effects in improving performance characteristics.
IMPROVING GLOBAL CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS ENVIRONMENTS
At Ecofines, we have the answers to the questions you have for the future – A sustainable option and an eco-friendly solution to build and coexist with nature.
With superior quality sustainable infrastructure products and services, we provide high-quality mineral additives to both domestic and international markets, serving the construction industry to triumph its sustainability goals and address the global energy challenges of today and tomorrow.
CONSERVES MINERAL RESOURCES
The creation of cement entails tons of water and other natural resources which are currently draining, hence raising the need of saving natural mineral resources. During such intense phases created from the iron waste and steel industry, GGBS is a sustainable option to reduce environmental impacts with the conservation and saving of resources and building a green option from the waste of other industries.
REDUCES CO2 EMISSIONS
Commonly used concrete in the construction industry has many side effects apart from the benefits that lead to environmental issues. GGBS is a by-product of the steel industry and does not emit carbon dioxide in the process of manufacturing which gives the construction industry a sustainable option and unlocks enormous environmental and business potential.
IMPROVES STRENGTH AND DURABILITY
To reduce the overall impact on the environment by using 100% cement with blends, GGBS is added to reduce the weight of cement and to attain the strength of concrete. Obtained from steel, GGBS consists of higher durability, low permeability and high resistance to acid attack and sulfate attack and hence, gives more strength and durability when compared to the ordinary Portland cement and extends the life span of concrete structures.