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Envirocrete

Bagged general purpose concrete containing 50% recycled materials … to contribute to the reduction of the high levels of waste produced by the construction and demolition industries, Cemix developed a New Zealand first in bagged concrete – Envirocrete. Envirocrete provides comprehensive strength properties, and quality suitable for general concrete construction. Since launching Envirocrete in 2010, this product has received recognition for its sustainable advantages including the Ministry for the Environment’s Green Ribbon Awards and the Cement and Concrete Association of New Zealand (CCANZ) Concrete3 Sustainability Awards. Cemix has been manufacturing construction products in New Zealand for the past 25 years. Over recent years Cemix has invested in creating an advanced concrete manufacturing facility to ensure environmentally responsible manufacturing. Cemix is now the leading bagged concrete brand in New Zealand and continues to lead the industry in innovation and environmental responsibility

Why it’s good

• Envirocrete contains Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA), sand, fly ash (post manufacturing by-product) and cement.
• Envirocrete has less impact on the environment
• For every 1000 tonnes of Envirocrete, 500 tonnes of recycled product is consumed
• ISO 9001 certified company
• Less impact on the environment
• Less quarrying conserves nonrenewable natural aggregate resources
• Waste minimisation reduces landfill volume

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cemix.co.nz