Greener concrete using industrial by-products

Similar to other industrial manufacturing process, the production of Portland cement and concrete implies emissions of GHGs to the atmosphere in addition to a significant amount of consumption of natural resources. Consequently, cement and concrete industry is being held responsible as a significant contributor to the global climate change and a cause for unsustainable rate of depletion of natural resources. Manufacturing of concrete and its products have a significant impact on the environments since the manufacturing of the main constituent of concrete, Portland cement, is responsible for emission of about 7% of the total global anthropogenic carbon dioxide. The success of such technology depends on local conditions, norms, and practices. Understanding of the environmental issues in the manufacturing activities of concrete and its products are the main driving force for the advent of greener concrete.