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07.07.2022 17:59Holcim launches the circular explorer in Manila Bay to preserve marine ecosystems in the Philippines
Holcim and One Earth One Ocean launched today the Circular Explorer in Manila to be part of cleaning coastal areas in the Philippines. The first-of-its-kind 100% solar powered catamaran, the Circular Explorer is designed to recover up to four tons of plastic waste per day to preserve vital marine ecosystems in a sustainable way.
Region: Philippines
17.06.2022 10:16Holcim launches world-first 100% recycled clinker
Holcim produced the world’s first clinker made entirely of recycled minerals at its plant in Altkirch, France. Clinker is the primary manufactured component of cement, so making it from recycled material is a key breakthrough in driving circular construction.
Region: France
15.06.2022 16:33Holcim invests in innovative carbon mineralization solution
Holcim announced its financial investment in Blue Planet Systems Corporation, a US-based start-up whose patented mineralization technology is a unique scalable method for capturing and permanently sequestering millions of tons of CO2
Region: USA
16.05.2022 13:26HeidelbergCement was awarded the German Innovation Award for Climate and Environment (IKU) for its innovative ReConcrete-360° concept
HeidelbergCement was awarded the German Innovation Award for Climate and Environment (IKU) in the category "Process Innovations for Climate Protection" for its innovative ReConcrete-360° concept. In ReConcrete-360°, demolished concrete is crushed using novel processes and selectively separated into its components: in addition to sand and gravel, hardened cement paste is also obtained in this way.
Region: Germany
28.04.2022 12:05Disposable masks could be used to make more durable concrete
With the pervasive single-use masks during the pandemic now presenting an environmental problem, researchers have demonstrated the idea of incorporating old masks into a cement mixture to create stronger, more durable concrete.
Region: USA
27.04.2022 14:49Recycled glass waste replaces sand in 3D printing
Researchers from NTU Singapore have developed the capability to use recycled glass in 3D printing, opening doors to a more environmentally sustainable way of building and construction.
A novel approach to rubber recycling could see end-of-life tires repurposed into concrete for residential constructions as new research from the University of South Australia shows that it can provide an economically viable and sustainable alternative to conventional concrete.
Region: Australia