Greening Concrete at Braskem

We are excited to have a partner like CRDC that is innovating with plastic waste and provides us this opportunity to act sustainably in the redevelopment of our I&T center.

Mark Nikolich

CEO, Braskem America

Braskem USA chose RESIN8™ recycled content for a demonstration wall in the Braskem I&T Center in Pittsburgh, advancing the company's pledge to recycle or reuse 100% of its plastic byproducts by 2040.​

PROJECT STUDY

PROJECT STUDY

- Braskem I & T Center

PROJECT INFORMATION

Developer

Turner Construction for braskem USA

Manufacturer

Fizzano Brothers concrete products, inc.

RESIN8™ selected

RESIN8™ Lightweight synthetic aggregate

Product ENRICHED

8" concrete masonry unit

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

CONTRACTOR

CONSULT ENGINEERS

Concrete products enriched with RESIN8™ recycled content test within the required ASTM specifications.

Standard 8" CMU block

432

Resin8™ by volume

5%

RESIN8™ per block

8 ounces

Reduced weight per block

2.5 lbs

psi strength

3 080

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PROJECT PLASTIC SUMMARY
Mixed plastic waste diverted from landfill, incineration, and the environment
Total

175 lbs

RESIN8™ recycled content
EQUAL TO

39 225 chip bags

@ .07 oz per empty bag

Mined Aggregate Saved
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