This startup provides road maintenance services that utilize proprietary on-site crushers to recycle existing road materials and a plant-based binder to replace traditional bitumen. By enabling the construction of carbon-negative roads, the company helps public and private road owners enhance sustainability and durability while reducing their carbon footprint.
Funding
$5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional road construction and repair methods rely heavily on bitumen, a carbon-intensive byproduct of crude oil, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. The extraction, transportation, and processing of virgin materials for road construction further exacerbate environmental impact. Existing road infrastructure often deteriorates rapidly, requiring frequent and costly maintenance.
Solution
Carbon Crusher offers a sustainable road rehabilitation solution that transforms existing roads into carbon-negative infrastructure. The company utilizes on-site crushers to recycle existing road materials, eliminating the need to transport new aggregates. A plant-based BioBinder replaces traditional bitumen, sequestering carbon within the road structure. This approach results in roads that are stronger, longer-lasting, and environmentally friendly, reducing both upfront costs and long-term maintenance requirements. Carbon Crusher's Crushing As A Service (CRAAS) model provides partners with access to their technology, BioBinders, and SkyRoadsAI pavement management system. The company's process sequesters between 50 and 150 tonnes of CO₂ per mile of road.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes public and private road owners, municipalities, and construction companies seeking sustainable and cost-effective road maintenance and rehabilitation solutions.
Features
- Full-depth reclamation process that crushes and reuses existing road materials on-site
- Proprietary BioBinders made from plant-based lignin, replacing traditional bitumen and sequestering CO2
- Roads are 40-70% stronger than comparable roads built without BioBinders
- SkyRoadsAI pavement management system for planning, documenting, and surveilling road operations
- Crushing As A Service (CRAAS) model providing partners with equipment, materials, and support
- Carbon calculator to estimate CO2 savings
- Dust binding solutions using Bio-based formula