Ekocrete Releases Recycled Concrete Product

Ekocrete Inc., Santa Rosa, Calif., has announced the availability of a new “green” concrete that uses 90 percent recycled and by-product materials. According to the company, it achieves its high percentage of recycled content without sacrificing strength or durability.

Ekocrete uses crushed recycled concrete for aggregate, as well as fly ash from coal mills. Other industrial by-products provide nano-fibers for crack reduction and nano-particles for surface density to reduce water penetration.

The comprehensive strength of the basic mix is 4,000 psi, according to the manufacturer. Like typical concrete, the material can be colored, stained, stamped and acid etched for decorative applications.

Ekocrete will be on display at the GST International booth at the World of Concrete event in Las Vegas Feb. 3-6.

More information is available at www.ekocrete.com.