Concrete is the most widely used man-made material on Earth, and its key ingredient, cement, accounts for roughly 8% of global CO₂ emissions. We set out to fix that at the source.

Our binder replaces Portland cement with abundant materials like granite, basalt, and limestone, cutting embodied carbon by up to 95%, confirmed by third-party EPDs.

The coverage underscores how C-Crete’s solution is not just visionary, but practical – designed for full compatibility with existing construction methods and ready for wide-scale adoption.

Read the full article at TIME.com: The Best Inventions of 2026