“One Tonne of Olivine Sand Can Take in up to One Tonne of CO2”

Pollution Research Shows How to Curb Pollution by Growing Cement

Major source of pollution could lower carbon impact, says new pollution research.

Takeaways:

  • An online library called Aireal showcases different materials that can capture atmospheric carbon.
  • One of the materials featured is olivine which is an abundant mineral which can absorbs its own mass of CO2 when it is crushed and scattered on the ground.
  • There are also materials from paper to fibre to even food that neutralize atmospheric carbon dioxide by absorbing the carbon and releasing the oxygen.

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