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Test Your Knowledge on Low-Carbon Concrete

September 8, 2025

This week’s quiz is from Advancing sustainable construction: Specifying low-carbon concrete. Concrete is the backbone of modern construction—but it also carries one of the largest carbon footprints. With buildings responsible for 42% of global CO₂ emissions, the industry faces the dual challenge of reducing embodied carbon while enhancing resilience against climate impacts. Take this quick quiz to see how much you know about sustainable and resilient concrete solutions shaping the future of the built environment.

Quiz - Sep 9
1. What percentage of global CO₂ emissions is attributed to buildings, and how much of that comes from embodied carbon of materials?
2. Why is reducing the use of ordinary Portland cement (OPC) in concrete mixes critical?
3. What is the main purpose of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) in construction?

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