CarbonBind begins with a natural process: photosynthesis. As plants grow, they absorb carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere and release oxygen (O₂). The carbon taken in through this process becomes part of the plant’s biomass — its stems, roots, and leaves — effectively sequestering atmospheric carbon.

Rather than allowing this biomass to decompose or be burned (releasing CO₂ back into the air), we capture and process the biogenic material into a high-quality input for bitumen production. This material is chemically compatible with bitumen, allowing it to be integrated into our binder systems without affecting performance.

Once blended into CarbonBind and used in asphalt or spray sealing, the carbon remains locked in the road surface for the life of the pavement and is not released back into the atmosphere.

This creates a closed-loop, climate-positive material cycle:

1. 🌱 Plants absorb CO₂ from the atmosphere

2. 🌬️ Release O₂ during photosynthesis

3. ♻️ Biogenic material is harvested and processed

4. 🛢️ Blended into bitumen as CarbonBind

5. 🛣️ Permanently locked into the road during paving or sealing

6. 📉 Embodied emissions are reduced across the product lifecycle

This process has been independently verified through Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) and Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), confirming its ability to reduce the carbon footprint of road construction.