Press Release

A Novel Road Recycling and Carbon-Sequestering Technology Thrives In Its American Launch

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[PHOENIX, ARIZONA - September 12, 2023]  Can old roads be recycled instead of simply rebuilt? And can it be done in a durable, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible way? Norway's Carbon Crusher has proven that it can. 

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The company's first recycled road in the U.S. was recently completed in Phoenix, Arizona, under the most extreme conditions possible: In 108-degree heat for 30 out of the 31 days last July in Phoenix's Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. It was a perfect example of how, and why, a truly carbon-negative road can and should be built.

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Carbon Crusher has spent 16 years developing technology and hardware that crushes existing roads into gravel and then binds it together using naturally occurring biomass made from a by-product from the paper industry. They have brought this revolutionary approach to Arizona after refurbishing nearly 300 roads throughout Northern and Eastern Europe.

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"The City of Phoenix celebrates the completion of its inaugural project in partnership with Carbon Crusher, marking a monumental milestone. Together, we have achieved the remarkable feat of sequestering CO2 directly in the upgraded road and parking lot in Dreamy Draw Recreation Area. This project epitomizes our unwavering commitment to both quality and environmental stewardship in our cherished recreational areas.” 

- Todd J. Shackelford, Deputy Parks & Recreation Director, City of Phoenix

In the midst of our current climate crisis, Carbon Crusher is a clear solution to today's outdated and carbon-intensive road-building. Carbon Crusher roads are more durable in extreme conditions, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible. The refurbished road in Arizona, like the other roads recycled by Carbon Crusher, is not only up to 70% stronger than the original road, but the building process removes an average of 1 ton of CO2 for every 100 feet of road. That means a typical city block paved with a Carbon Crusher road would sequester as much carbon as 3 acres of U.S. forests. The company has its targets set even higher, Carbon Crusher has developed methods that will 10x this abilities and these ambitious roads are already beeing tested. 

Replacing more traditional approaches to road construction, which typically use gravel and heated petroleum-based bitumen, Carbon Crusher roads are recycled using no heat and all recycled, fossil-fuel-free materials. That means simpler sourcing of materials, no need for waste removal, and, as a result, a lower cost overall.

"We view Carbon Crusher roads as a Win-Win-Win for our customers and the planet: Our roads have increased load-bearing capacity, they're cheaper, and they're carbon negative," 

- Carbon Crusher CEO Haakon Brunell.

Backed by $15 million in funding completed earlier this year from leading United States and Europe-based climate tech investors, including Lowercarbon Capital, Carbon Crusher has its sights set on helping to recycle the 4.17 million miles of American roads. Carbon Crusher utilizes its CRAAS model (Crushing as a Service) by providing local partners with its proprietary crushing equipment and biopolymer. It also assists in construction with its onsite team called Green Jackets and Sky Roads, an AI-powered road analysis service to ensure expert-level support at every stage.

Carbon Crusher's senior leadership team arrives in the U.S. this week where they're showcasing their proven technology and innovations to municipalities and others who are lining up to be their next customers. With its unique ability to create stronger, cheaper, and carbon-negative roads, Carbon Crusher is moving the planet from gray to green, one road at a time.

Carbon Crusher is a climate-tech company located in Hjartdal, Norway, creating and implementing carbon-negative road refurbishment technologies.

For more information, visit carboncrusher.com or email contact@carboncrusher.com.