Celour is a carbon-capturing paint that was created to help anyone participate in the removal of carbon dioxide from their daily lives. Created by design graduate Kukbong Kim, the paint is useful for removing 27 grams of CO2 for every 135 grams of paint used; as the designer describes, "That is the same amount of carbon dioxide that a normal tree absorbs per day."
The indoor-outdoor paint is made from waste concrete powder, a material that's leftover from concrete recycling that tends to have a detrimental effect on local ecosystems. Ultimately, Kim is on a mission to make the carbon-capturing properties of the paint so strong that it actually neutralizes the carbon footprint of the cement it is made from.
Carbon-Capturing Paints
Celour Sequesters 27 Grams of CO2 for Every 135 Grams of Paint Used
Trend Themes
1. Carbon-capturing Paints - Opportunities to develop new carbon-capturing materials that can assist in reducing carbon emissions.
2. Sustainable Building Materials - Innovations in materials that can help reduce carbon emissions and minimize the impact of waste materials on local ecosystems.
3. Eco-friendly Design - Design products that enhance sustainability by reducing carbon emissions and finding ways to offset carbon footprints.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - Opportunities for construction companies to use more eco-friendly materials in their projects and meet sustainability goals.
2. Paints and Coatings - Opportunities for the development of carbon-capturing paints with different properties and broader range of applications.
3. Environmental Services - Opportunities for environmental service companies to expand their offerings with carbon sequestration and sustainability consulting services.