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Green Materials Used in Concrete Flooring

Length - 01:59

Are you concerned about the environmental impact of concrete floors? Harris explains some of the green attributes of concrete and why it's a sustainable flooring choice. Although critics of concrete cite that the manufacturing of cement is an energy-intensive process that creates carbon dioxide, the industry has addressed this issue by significantly reducing its carbon dioxide output. Your contractor can also make concrete using waste byproducts, such as fly ash and slag cement, which helps to reduce the consumption of raw materials.

For more information, see Going Green with Concrete Floors.