A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.

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A new solution for flood-prone cities? Concrete made from shellfish waste.

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Environment@beehaw.orgEnglish · 2 months ago

Researchers have created a type of concrete that uses discarded shells to trap water. It's now combating floods and food waste in urban gardens and cycling paths.

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