Progressive Planet Pours First PozGlass(TM) SCM

Executive Summary

• Progressive Planet completed the first concrete pour using its proprietary PozGlass™ SCM powder, substituting 20 % of Portland cement in six cubic meters of ready‑mix concrete at the pilot plant.
• Approximately one metric tonne of PozGlass SCM powder was produced from procured used equipment and successfully applied on site.
• The milestone demonstrates progress toward the four‑year development plan for the PozGlass Pilot Plant, supported by NRC IRAP and the BC Innovative Clean Energy Fund.

Key Details

• Concrete Pour: Six cubic meters of ready‑mix concrete blended with 20 % PozGlass SCM powder were poured into structural pads inside the pilot plant building (734 Sarcee Street East).
• Powder Production: Roughly 1 metric tonne of PozGlass SCM powder was manufactured using repurposed equipment acquired for the project.
• Milestone Context: This pour fulfills a defined milestone in the PozGlass Pilot Plant Phase 1 build‑out, part of a four‑annual‑milestone development program.
• Funding & Advisory Support: Ongoing advisory services and financing are being provided by NRC IRAP and the BC Innovative Clean Energy Fund.
• Future Updates: Progressive Planet will continue to post construction and operational updates on its LinkedIn page.

Notable Quotes

“Today is a historic day for Progressive Planet… I also want to thank the National Research Council of Canada Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC IRAP) and the BC Innovative Clean Energy Fund for their support of this project.” – Steve Harpur, CEO

“This marks an exciting step forward in British Columbia's clean technology and low‑carbon innovation journey… Progressive Planet's success demonstrates how collaboration between government, industry, and research can drive real progress toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.” – Adrian Dix, B.C. Minister of Energy and Climate Solutions