Jill Truscott, Author at CarbonCure Technologies Inc.

July 18, 2025

How QC Mangers Can Evaluate the Net Impact of CO₂ Mineralization

Understanding the true cost of carbon isn’t just a matter of emissions—it’s about balancing every pound of CO₂ injected, purified, shipped, and mineralized in concrete, and recognizing how CarbonCure’s breakthrough process offsets those ‘carbon costs’ to deliver net climate benefits.

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June 4, 2025

CO₂ Mineralization in Concrete: A Proven Path to Lower Carbon Without Compromising Performance

A recent peer-reviewed study outlines the measurable benefits of carbon dioxide (CO₂) mineralization in concrete production—validating it as a practical, scalable solution for decarbonizing concrete without sacrificing performance

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April 4, 2025

Fly Ash and Innovation in Concrete

Learn about the market forces that are contributing to the decline in the supply of fly ash and the need for concrete producers to seek viable alternatives.

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March 25, 2025

Reducing Embodied Carbon in Buildings with Low-Carbon Concrete

As climate accountability intensifies, real estate developers, sustainability teams, and procurement leaders face increasing pressure to demonstrate near-term progress alongside long-term net-zero targets. One of the biggest (and often overlooked) levers? Embodied carbon in buildings. While operational emissions have long been the focus of decarbonization strategies, there’s a growing realization that the materials used to construct our buildings carry a significant—and immediate—carbon cost. And those decisions are being locked in right now.

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February 19, 2025

CarbonCure’s Robust Lab Protocol: Customized Trials to Maximize Customer Success

At CarbonCure, we recognize that strong data and thorough evaluation and verification are essential for any concrete producer looking to…

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November 7, 2024

Carbon Jargon for Concrete Producers

Are you trying to get a better handle on what concrete terms are relevant to your business - and what…

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April 26, 2024

Concrete Mix Design Optimization Versus Adjustment

Concrete industry veteran, Jack Holley, describes a typical mix optimization process and highlights the key differences between concrete mix optimization and mix adjustment.

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February 2, 2024

Embodied Carbon: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Reduce It

Embodied carbon is expected to account for nearly 50% of the overall carbon footprint of new construction between now and 2050.

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December 15, 2023

Behind the Scenes at CarbonCure’s Research and Customer Labs

We caught up with the team to see what a busy day at the CarbonCure research lab in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia truly looks like.

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December 1, 2023

Trio Ready-Mix Implements XPRIZE-winning Reclaimed Water Technology

Learn about Trio Ready-Mix, the first ready mix concrete producer to use CarbonCure for Reclaimed Water technology in a commercial setting.

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December 1, 2023

2024 CarbonCure Sustainability in Concrete Scholarship

CarbonCure is on a mission to make concrete a climate solution and annually reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the…

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September 14, 2023

Checking In On GHG Emissions Reductions and Removals in Construction

Many regions and countries around the world have committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, reflecting a global consensus on the importance of curbing climate change and limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. But are we on track to hit net-zero emissions by 2050?

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