Tag: Carbon Footprint
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How does the carbon footprint of Type IL cement compare to traditional Portland cement?
Type IL cement, also known as Portland-Limestone Cement (PLC), has a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional Portland cement (Type I) due to several factors. The primary advantage of Type IL cement is its increased limestone content, which means that less clinker, the most carbon-intensive component of cement, is needed in its production. Studies have…