UK-Saudi relations strengthened with collaborative carbon busting initiatives

The UK has announced the launch of innovative graphene-enriched carbon fibre and a clean hydrogen initiative, both in collaboration with Saudi Arabia. The post UK-Saudi relations strengthened with collaborative carbon busting initiatives appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

China rolls out world’s first carbon-fibre commuter train

A Chinese train maker has unveiled a prototype metro train made from carbon fibre that it says is 11% lighter, making it more energy efficient and less hard-wearing on tracks.… The post China rolls out world’s first carbon-fibre commuter train appeared first on Global Construction Review.

WSJ - Moving Upstream S1 E4 - Carbon, From Pollutant to Product, 04122017

Most scientists consider carbon dioxide the primary culprit in climate change. But what if CO2 in the atmosphere could be converted from an invisible gas into products like bricks and shoes? WSJ's Jason Bellini investigates

Ellen MacArthur Foundation - Retaining and reusing building materials to redesign a building, 19112021

Designing buildings with reconstruction in mind can be a huge driver towards reducing waste in the construction industry. Arup rebuilt 1 Triton Square in London using retained materials and saved 19,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Watch Grace Di Benedetto from Arup on The Circular Economy Show to learn more