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Reduce Your Carbon Footprint With PLC

The durable, resilient concrete you depend on can now reduce your carbon footprint by up to 10%.

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Why

Why PLC

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Durable.
Resilient.
A lower carbon footprint.

Portland-limestone cement (PLC), or Type IL, is engineered with a higher limestone content than portland cement to reduce the carbon footprint of concrete by up to 10%. It performs similar to the cement you’re used to using, resulting in concrete with a better carbon profile.

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Tested & Proven

PLC has been subjected to extensive research and testing by industry, both in the U.S. and elsewhere. Researchers have studied fresh properties related to placing and finishing, as well as hardened properties that relate to durability.

Proportioning Concrete Mixtures with PLC

PLC is generally designed to replace portland cement at the same cement content to result in comparable concrete performance. Start with the same amount of PLC to replace portland cement, and then test the mixture to confirm fresh and hardened properties. 

Applications & Uses

Structures. Bridges. Paving. Geotech. Anywhere you use ordinary portland cement, you can use PLC.

Worldwide Acceptance

US, Canadian, and European standards define and support PLC's global usage.

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Click here for guidance on adding PLC (Type IL) specifications to your project.

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CO2 Calculator

See how much CO2 you can save using PLC (Type IL).
Enter your building size or pav
ement length to see how much you can reduce your carbon footprint.

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To view the assumptions made on these calculations, see our advanced calculator.

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3.9 million metric tons of
carbon avoided in 2023

casestudies

Resources

Case Studies

Example Projects

Discover evidence of PLC being used in real world applications successfully across the U.S.

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Videos

Take some time to learn the details about PLC before specifying your next project.

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PLC Availability

Search the map to find sources of PLC near your area. Contact information available.

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National Partners

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faqs

FAQs

Check out a few of the most frequently asked questions here.

Q: What is the difference between PLC and traditional portland cement?

Q: Is PLC specified as a Type IL or a Type GUL?

Q: Is the handling and placing of PLC concrete different from “regular” concrete?

If you have further questions, contact your local sales rep or check out our Partners.

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