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Sustainable Idaho: Sweetcrete

On today’s episode, Madison talks with Mustafa Mashal, an Idaho State University professor in civil engineering and lead inventor for Sweetcrete, an innovative concrete blend that utilizes sugar beet byproduct, upcycled concrete aggregates, and water. To stay updated on the Sweetcrete research, follow Mustafa Mashal and Tadesse Wakjira, the principal investigator for the new research, on LinkedIn where they publish updates on their work. You can also follow the Instagram and Facebook for the College of Science and Engineering who are helping to get the word out about Sweetcrete.

Madison Long is a sophomore majoring in Communications and English with concentrations in Multiplatform Journalism and Professional Writing. She enjoys learning about sustainable practices within the local community and how these can expand throughout the state of Idaho. She looks forward to sharing what she learns from researching and through interviewing with field experts!
Holly Wilson is a sophomore at the College of Business at Idaho State University, double majoring in Economics and Finance. She currently serves as Vice President of the Portneuf Animal Welfare Society, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to animal welfare and sustainable community practices, and is also President of the ISU Economics Club. Holly has also worked as an ethics tutor in ISU’s Philosophy Department, reflecting her interest in thoughtful, values-driven leadership. A proud Pocatello native, Holly is deeply invested in creating lasting positive change in her hometown.
EPISODES PRIOR TO JUNE 2021