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ERC-TECH - Rebetong
Published on 17 May 2021
Czech Republic
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About this good practice
Rebetong is produced on the basis of joint research by Skanska, Skanska Transbeton and ERC-TECH according to pa tent No. 307 741. Rebetong, Czech patent has the potential to revolutionize the construction industry globally. The material has similar properties to concrete, but uses natural rubble instead of natural aggregate. All this thanks to joint research and nano – technology. Rebetong can help to solve the huge problem with construction and demolition waste that normally ended up on landfills.This patent helps the environment with CO2 production, for example by extracting raw materials and transporting raw materials. Furthermore, you can save money by using construction waste as a secondary material in rebetong instead of expensive raw materials. Rebetong also saves money considerably due to the material's characteristics, because it has a lower conductivity coefficient and thus low energy consumption. Currently the company has certificates and standards for transport concrete and prefabricated walls, on the basis which Rebetong officially produces. Material is ready to become a full-fledged part of construction of houses, foundation structures or even the underlying road layers. A new national standard must be developed to enable concrete to be used up to 100% recyclates and to promote wider use. This is being continuously worked on in cooperation with the Ministry of the Environment and Industry and Trade.
Resources needed
Rebetong is now patented by joint research by Skanska and ERC-TECH company. ERC-TECH is offering this patent to all potential interested companies in EU. They are currently only producers of the concrete from secundary waste. Price of Rebetong is fully comparable with concrete from raw-materials.
Evidence of success
Rebetong has comparable properties as non-recykled concrete. It fullfills all standards and measurable values for cement (ČSN EN 206). Its originaly from 100% of C&D Waste, which is unique on the field of recykled materials. Potential of total energy savings of raw materials, building materials and CO2 savings of over 70 trillion USD per year worldwide.
Potential for learning or transfer
Using recykled C&D Waste is key to fullfill path to circular economy of all countries. Rebetong has a huge potential of lowering carbon footprint in the field of construtions and buildings.
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Good practice owner
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Organisation
Regional Development Agency of the Pardubice Region
Czech Republic
Severovýchod
Contact
Consultant for international and investment projects