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Nanoengineered cement wins MIT award

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Nanoengineered cement beat out a handful of other technologies in this year’s MIT Entrepreneurship Competition, earning its creators a $100,000 prize. C-Crete Technologies, which created a new type of cement that cuts down on carbon dioxide emissions and yet is stronger than any current cement, took home the top prize at the awards ceremony on MIT’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. A panel of judges composed of fellow entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and industry executives chose C-Crete as the winner based on the execution of its business plan and presentation."For many years, the world has been looking for simple, scalable solutions to reduce the global carbon footprint and limit its impact on the environment," Natanel Barookhian, an MIT Sloan School of Management MBA graduate and one of C-Crete’s founders, said in a statement. "We at C-Crete Technologies have developed a method for tackling this issue by targeting the production of cement, one of the most widely used materials on earth, while improving all of its core properties."

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Holcim UK drives sustainable construction

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Holcim UK has released a report titled ‘Making Sustainable Construction a Reality,’ outlining its five-fold commitment to a greener future. The company aims to focus on decarbonisation, circular economy principles, smarter building methods, community engagement, and integrating nature. Based on a survey of 2,000 people, only 41 per cent felt urban spaces in the UK are sustainably built. A significant majority (82 per cent) advocated for more green spaces, 69 per cent called for government leadership in sustainability, and 54 per cent saw businesses as key players. Additionally, 80 per cent of respondents stressed the need for greater transparency from companies regarding their environmental practices.

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GCCA releases LCR system

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The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched the Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) system for cement and concrete, a new global rating based on products’ carbon footprints. The system uses a clear AA to G scale to help customers prioritise sustainability in material selection across construction sectors worldwide. The GCCA says that the LCR system is designed to be easily recognisable, with a simple visual graphic that indicates a product’s rating and provides consistency and comparability to other products.

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FLSmidth opens eco-friendly plant in Casablanca

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FLSmidth has inaugurated a €21 million mill liner manufacturing plant in Casablanca, covering 11,250m² with a production capacity of 6,500 tonnes annually. The LEED-certified facility significantly reduces carbon emissions by up to 56 per cent and fully recycles water used in the manufacturing process. Up to 250 jobs will be created in the Valparaíso region. Mikko Keto, CEO, highlighted the plant as a symbol of FLSmidth’s commitment to sustainable mining and community engagement in South America. Earlier in 2024, the Denmark-based company announced plans to sell its cement division to sharpen its focus on mining operations.

 

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