PBS show features Charlotte's glass-crushing climate solution

PBS' science show SciNC is featuring Charlotte in its new season, showcasing local climate solutions, WFAE reported.

The show’s reporters travel across North Carolina to highlight scientific efforts, including a segment filmed at Charlotte’s Innovation Barn.

Reporter Michelle Lotker interviewed members of Envision Charlotte about their Crush Truck, a glass-crushing vehicle that processes glass from venues like the Spectrum Center.

This crushed glass is used as a low-carbon ingredient in concrete, reducing the need for cement, which is responsible for up to 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions, according to WFAE.

The new season of SciNC is available for streaming on PBS’ website, bringing these climate innovation stories to viewers statewide.