Recycling rubble can help rebuild Syria faster, scientists show

Tests show recycled concrete could safely be used in new buildings in war- and quake-stricken countryConcrete rubble from destroyed buildings in Syria can be safely recycled into new concrete, scientists have shown, which will make the rebuilding of the war-hit country faster, cheaper and greener.Syria, which was also hit by a huge earthquake in February, has a vast amount of concrete rubble, estimated at 40m tonnes. The key barrier to recycling this waste is ensuring that the new concrete is as strong and safe as conventional concrete. Continue reading...