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EPISODE · Jun 10, 2026 · 9 MIN

How a Startup Turns Industrial CO2 Into Carbon-Negative Concrete

from The Climate Tech Podcast with Fexingo: Energy, Sustainability, and Decarbonization Companies · host Fexingo

Lucas and Luna dive into how one startup is using captured industrial carbon dioxide to make concrete that actually absorbs more CO2 than it emits. They explore the chemistry behind carbon-negative aggregates, the economics of selling a material that costs more than conventional cement, and why construction giants are already placing orders. With a focus on the startup CarbonCure and its partnership with a major ready-mix producer, this episode breaks down the numbers, the regulatory tailwinds, and whether this technology can scale beyond niche projects. Perfect for anyone curious about climate tech, materials science, or the business of decarbonizing the built environment. #CarbonCure #CarbonNegativeConcrete #CarbonCapture #ClimateTech #Decarbonization #Sustainability #Construction #Cement #CarbonDioxide #CarbonUtilization #GreenBuilding #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ClimateTechPodcast #LucasAndLuna #IndustrialEmissions Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

Lucas and Luna dive into how one startup is using captured industrial carbon dioxide to make concrete that actually absorbs more CO2 than it emits. They explore the chemistry behind carbon-negative aggregates, the economics of selling a material that costs more than conventional cement, and why construction giants are already placing orders. With a focus on the startup CarbonCure and its partnership with a major ready-mix producer, this episode breaks down the numbers, the regulatory tailwinds, and whether this technology can scale beyond niche projects. Perfect for anyone curious about climate tech, materials science, or the business of decarbonizing the built environment. #CarbonCure #CarbonNegativeConcrete #CarbonCapture #ClimateTech #Decarbonization #Sustainability #Construction #Cement #CarbonDioxide #CarbonUtilization #GreenBuilding #Business #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #ClimateTechPodcast #LucasAndLuna #IndustrialEmissions Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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