- Replaces 2% to 5% of the cement typically used in traditional poles
- Said to reduce carbon emissions by 10-15% compared to standard concrete poles
Edotco Malaysia has introduced what it claims to be the country’s first telecommunication pole made with biochar, installed at Universiti Utara Malaysia in Sintok, Kedah. The launch of the new pole is part of the company’s efforts to offer more sustainable solutions in the telecommunications sector.
The biochar pole is reported to reduce carbon emissions by 10% to 15% compared to traditional concrete poles. Biochar is a material produced from organic waste like agricultural residues and wood chips through a process called pyrolysis. Using biochar in the poles helps capture and store carbon, and it replaces 2% to 5% of the cement typically used, which lowers carbon emissions from cement production. The project is a collaboration with manufacturing partner PMW Industries Sdn Bhd.
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