Agrocrete® is an innovative building material that stands out as the world's first verified carbon-negative bio-concrete, crafted from agricultural residues and industrial by-products. This eco-friendly alternative to conventional concrete not only reduces carbon emissions but also provides enhanced thermal insulation and durability, being 40% lighter and twice as thermally insulating as traditional options. By utilizing a patented alkali-activated slag-based binder, Agrocrete® effectively mineralizes biogenic carbon, achieving permanent carbon sequestration while supporting a circular economy by upcycling waste materials. Its production process is energy-efficient, relying on low-voltage electricity without harmful emissions, making it a sustainable choice for construction that can significantly lower costs and environmental impact while generating additional income for farmers involved in the supply chain.

The Environmental Benefits

• •Agrocrete® is a carbon-negative material from farm waste and by-products. Each m² of wall locks 15 kg CO₂, avoids 40 kg more, saves 35 kg of crop waste from burning, and delivers superior insulation.
• •Agrocrete® can cut construction costs by up to 50% compared to traditional materials. The blocks are lighter, faster to build with, and provide up to 3.5× better insulation, keeping homes comfortable and reducing electricity bills year-round.
• •Agrocrete® blocks are stronger than concrete bricks, with over 10 MPa compressive strength. They absorb only 10–12% water (vs. 18% for concrete), making them more durable and resistant to rain and dampness, and suitable for load-bearing use.
• •Agrocrete® by GreenJams is carbon-negative-it captures and stores CO₂, reducing greenhouse gas emissions from construction. Every square meter of wall built with it captures 15 kg of CO₂, and avoids around 40 kg of CO₂ emissions.
• •It repurposes crop residues that would otherwise be burned, preventing air pollution and improving waste management. It prevents 35 kg of crop waste from being burned and saves another 8 kg of CO₂ every year by reducing the need for air conditioning.

The Financial Benefits

• •Agrocrete® solid blocks enable up to 50% lower construction costs compared to traditional methods. This cost reduction comes from multiple factors including 2.5x faster masonry work and 60% less mortar required, which together reduce labor and material.
• •The payback time for using Agrocrete® is shorter due to its superior thermal insulation properties—up to 3.5 times higher than conventional blocks—leading to substantial energy savings in heating and cooling over the building’s lifetime.

Target client profile

• Individual
• Public Authorities
• Local NGO
• Business

Activity Region

• Headquarters
• Activity

Company Profile

GreenJams

GreenJams creates carbon-negative, affordable and thermally insulating bio-concrete from crop residues.

Headquarters Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530002, India

Type Startup or self-employed

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