Greening Concrete at Braskem
We are excited to have a partner like CRDC that is innovating with plastic waste and provides us this opportunity to act sustainably in the redevelopment of our I&T center.
Mark Nikolich
CEO, Braskem America
Braskem USA chose RESIN8™ recycled content for a demonstration wall in the Braskem I&T Center in Pittsburgh, advancing the company's pledge to recycle or reuse 100% of its plastic byproducts by 2040.
PROJECT STUDY #
10
PROJECT STUDY #
10
- Braskem I & T Center
PROJECT INFORMATION
Developer
Turner Construction for braskem USA
Manufacturer
Fizzano Brothers concrete products, inc.
RESIN8™ selected
RESIN8™ Lightweight synthetic aggregate
Product ENRICHED
8" concrete masonry unit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
CONTRACTOR
Concrete products enriched with RESIN8™ recycled content test within the required ASTM specifications.
PROJECT plastic summary
Mixed plastic waste diverted from landfill, incineration, and the environment
Total
175 lbs
RESIN8™ recycled content
EQUAL TO
39 225 chip bags
chip bags @ .07 oz per empty bag
