Researchers at RMIT University created biochar from used coffee grounds, replacing part of the sand in concrete. The result: up to 30% more strength and a carbon footprint cut by up to 26%. Real-world footpath trials are already underway — waste coffee becoming sustainable infrastructure.
(c) Devin Avery
(c) Devin Avery

Taka ya kahawa yaboresha beton na kupunguza athari zake kwa mazingira

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Watafiti wa RMIT walibadili mabaki ya kahawa kuwa biochar inayochukua nafasi ya sehemu ya mchanga kwenye beton. Mchanganyiko huu unaongeza uimara hadi 30 % na kupunguza uzalishaji wa kaboni kwa 26 %. Majaribio ya barabarani yanaendelea, yakigeuza taka za kila siku kuwa miundombinu endelevu.

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