Several GigaCrete™ products can be made with recycled waste material such as bottom ash, fly ash, sludge, or dredged materials. And, these waste material fillers can comprise up to 80% (by volume) of GigaCrete™ products. Usage of such waste materials reduces the amount of these byproducts going to landfills or other waste storage sites.
Less carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are produced from the manufacture of the GigaCrete™ cement binder than compared to the manufacture of Portland cement.
Energy savings can be achieved with the GigaCrete™ PanelSystem due to the high thermal efficiency and insulating value of the panel material. According to the “Structural Insulated Panel Association in Partnership with Oakridge National Labs,” structural paneled homes can achieve energy savings of up to 70%.
The GigaCrete™ cement binder is 100% nontoxic.