Construction site. Image by Tim Sandle. Engineers in Australia (RMIT University) have developed a new building material with about one-quarter of concrete’s carbon footprint, while reducing the level ...

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A team at RMIT University has created a cement-free construction material using only cardboard, soil, and water. Strong enough for low-rise buildings, it reduces emissions, costs, and waste compared ...