betty_shah•27d agoMost Upvoted

From my recent projects, I'm seeing a shift towards using local aggregates to cut transport emissions

In my experience, sourcing stone closer to the site can shrink the carbon footprint without messing with the slab quality, but take this with a grain of salt.

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max6318d ago

My last project used stone from three states over, so the truck basically had its own frequent flyer miles.

the_nina27d ago

Read a study last year showing the emissions from trucking stone can be massive. Sourcing locally does cut down on that big chunk of the footprint. It seems like a solid way to be greener without losing performance.

tessa92227d agoMost Upvoted

Yeah totally, I had to find local flagstone for a patio last summer. Called up three quarries within 50 miles and compared their transport costs. Ended up with a great local sandstone that saved a ton on fuel fees alone. The delivery truck was only on the road for an hour. Makes you realize how much waste comes from just moving heavy materials cross country.