Subj : Talk about rock solid  tech giants unite to create global standar
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Date : Sun Aug 25 2024 18:45:04

Talk about rock solid  tech giants unite to create global standard on... 
concrete?

Date:
Sun, 25 Aug 2024 17:34:29 +0000

Description:
Open Compute Project has partnered with tech giants to push the use of "green 
concrete" in data center construction.

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The Open Compute Project Foundation (OCP) has announced a new collaboration 
with leading technology companies, including AWS, Google, Meta, and 
Microsoft, to test and promote the use of low-embodied carbon concrete, also 
known as "green concrete," in data center construction. 

This initiative is part of a broader effort to drive the adoption of 
environmentally responsible building materials, with the project aiming to 
significantly reduce the greenhouse gas emissions associated with data center 
construction by developing concrete mixtures that lower carbon impact by more 
than 50% per cubic yard. 

The project reportedly includes the testing of four different concrete 
mixtures with varying levels of global warming potential, the lowest of which 
achieved the targeted 50% reduction in carbon emissions compared to standard 
concrete. The formulas use alternative cements and supplementary materials 
that are commercially available but have not yet been widely adopted due to 
perceived risks and implementation challenges. Sustainable building practices 

The announcement was made during a demonstration event held on August 8 at 
the Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) facility in Northbrook, 
Illinois. 

The event was attended by senior representatives from AWS, Google, Meta, and 
Microsoft, as well as members of the White House Council on Environmental 
Quality, the US Department of Energy, and other governmental and 
environmental organizations. 

Through this open source approach, the project aims to build confidence in 
new concrete technologies and create a market force that will accelerate the 
industry's transition to more sustainable practices. 

The move is seen as a crucial step in reducing the carbon footprint of data 
center construction and promoting sustainable building practices across the 
industry. The findings will be compiled into a whitepaper and made publicly 
available to encourage the broader adoption of low-embodied carbon concrete. 
The comprehensive testing plan includes both laboratory and field assessments 
to evaluate the performance of these new mixtures, with the results informing 
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e-global-standard-on-concrete


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