CO₂-Capturing Construction Materials

Adaptavate has introduced its first full-sized, carbon-negative plasterboard, a major breakthrough in sustainable construction. Using an innovative material blend, including char from ligno-cellulosic materials, Adaptavate's Breathaboard captures and stores CO₂ that would otherwise be released through decay, effectively making it a form of permanent carbon storage. Verified to meet the rigorous EN 15804+A2 standard, this product goes beyond low-carbon solutions by absorbing more CO₂ than it emits.

Developed with support from UK Government grants and partnerships with climate-focused investors, this technology also offers a unique production process that reduces reliance on natural gas and utilizes industrial CO₂ emissions during curing. Tom Robinson, Adaptavate’s CEO, sees this as a step towards making carbon-storing materials widely available, targeting an industry that contributes 40% of global emissions.

As a global leader in developing and industrializing low-carbon and carbon-negative construction materials, Adaptavate shows its commitment to sustainable innovation. aiming to decarbonize construction at scale, aligning with a goal of reshaping building practices for a climate-positive future.

Image Credit: Adaptavate, Carbon Herald