Growing ecological challenges have made green building a necessity rather than a choice. Beyond protecting the environment, it improves the quality of life and reduces long-term maintenance costs. High-quality, insulating, and eco-friendly materials are key, like the Ashkalit 268 cement block, which holds a high energy rating under Standards 5281 and 5282, along with the Green Mark certification from the Standards Institute of Israel.

A true green product minimizes environmental impact during manufacturing, and the Ashkalit 268 white block meets this standard. Its raw materials use only ⅛ to ⅕ of the natural minerals needed for conventional concrete products. They are also produced with significantly less energy; for example, the energy consumption for making cement for the white block is 70% lower than that required for cement used in regular concrete blocks.

Green building with the white block offers key operational advantages. Its easy cutting allows maximum material use, while its low specific gravity saves up to 23% in ceiling reinforcement steel and around 10% in structural elements overall. It also reduces the need for heavy handling equipment. Despite its light weight, the block’s vertical compressive strength exceeds standard requirements, enabling further savings in girdle casting, mold making, and the use of concrete, cement, and timber.