Experts estimate that if all the fly ash generated each year were beneficially used, the reduction of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere because of decreased cement production would be equivalent to eliminating 25 percent of the world's vehicles.

Additional environmental benefits of utilizing just one ton of fly ash include:

• Conserved Landfill Space: Enough for 455 days of solid waste produced by an average American.
• Reduced CO2 Emissions: Equal to two months of emissions from an automobile.
• Saved Energy: Enough to provide electricity to an average American home for 24 days.

Unfortunately, 42 million tons of fly ash still end-up in American landfills every year. Those people who can best ensure that this valuable resource is utilized include architects and engineers who specify building materials with fly ash content.

Who Supports Fly Ash Use?

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation; U.S. Army Corp of Engineers; U.S. EPA; U.S. Department of Energy; U.S. Federal Highway Administration; American Concrete Institute; and, all 50 U.S. States.