Composite decking can capture carbon dioxide

By Nina Notman2024-04-26T08:58:00

A man uses an electric drill and composite materials to make a decking area in a garden

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Could our choice of patio decking help reduce the global warming effects of building materials?

Use this story and the summary slide to help 14–16 learners better understand composites and reducing carbon footprint with this real-world context. Discover how a team in the US have designed a new composite material that can lock away waste carbon dioxide. Not only making it strong and durable, but also helping to mitigate against carbon emissions in construction.

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