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Progressive Planet Moves PozGlass SCM Commercialization Efforts Forward with Strong Proprietary Formula Test Results
Progressive Planet Moves PozGlass SCM Commercialization Efforts Forward with Strong Propr...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n Progressive Planet Moves PozGlass SCM Commercialization Efforts Forward with Strong Proprietary Formula Test Results\n \n \n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n Plans Underway to Introduce New Eco-Friendly Cementing Alternative to Fly Ash to Help Meet Growing Low-Carbon Concrete Demand\n \n \n \n \n VANCOUVER, BC\n \n ,\n \n Oct. 18, 2021\n \n /CNW/ -\n \n \n Progressive Planet Solutions Inc.\n \n \n (TSXV: PLAN) (\"PLAN\" or \"Progressive Planet\"), an emerging technology company providing innovative circular solutions and earth-friendly micronized minerals that naturally unlock sustainability benefits across the construction and agriculture industries, is pleased to announce excellent results from Phase 2 and the final PozGlass SCM testing completed by third-party C&CS Atlantic under Dr.\n \n Michael Thomas'\n \n direction. Dr. Thomas, a professor at the\n \n University of New Brunswick\n \n , has authored more than 200 technical papers and reports including the book \"\n \n Supplementary Cementing Materials in Concrete\n \n \".\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Two different proprietary blends of PozGlass SCM (each containing a different ratio of recovered post-consumer glass and natural pozzolans) were tested in combination with Portland Cement. Final test report results, inclusive of previous announcements released on\n \n \n \n April 26\n \n \n \n and\n \n \n \n June 23\n \n \n \n 2021, demonstrated that PozGlass added enhanced compressive strength and durability, excellent chloride permeability (RCP testing), and resistance to acidic soil degradation well within accepted industry guidelines.\n \n \n \"Progressive Planet is ecstatic with these test results, as Dr. Thomas' independent findings help to solidify our plans to commercially launch PozGlass SCM and give us great confidence as we further explore ready-mix and precast concrete supply chain opportunities,\" said CEO\n \n Steve Harpur\n \n . \"Our next steps will include identifying and procuring a long-term supp...