Verde Resources is advancing a business plan envisioning “the world’s first Net Zero road construction blueprint” in a new joint venture with Nature Plus Inc. (NPI) of Stratford, Conn.
NPI’s liquid enzyme TerraZyme has been tested in pavement conditions to eliminate the need for stabilizing lime in A-6 clay subgrades and lower treated base layers’ portland cement requirements by more than 60%.
VerdePlus, the new JV, will promote TerraZyme for its potential to cut subgrade and sub-base treatments’ carbon footprint; enhance soil stabilization and moisture resistance; deliver upward of 30% in construction cost savings; and, reduce expenses associated with sourcing and transporting traditional materials.
“VerdePlus strengthens our commitment to sustainable infrastructure,” said Verde Resources CEO Jack Wong. “This partnership will drive innovative green solutions into materials.” NPI will inject its TerraZyme intellectual property into the joint venture, he added, enabling VerdePlus to leverage the combined expertise of both companies to scale innovations in low-carbon building materials, including road construction and concrete.
The VerdePlus launch follows the recent demonstration of TerraZyme in a pavement section sub-base at the Auburn University-hosted National Center for Asphalt Technology Test Track in Opelika, Ala. Results from the installation enable Verde Resources to begin quantifying environmental metrics – reflecting reduced volumes of carbon-intensive lime and portland cement, plus lower fuel consumption from streamlined material transportation – potentially generating carbon removal or avoidance credits.
