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Svante Technologies Inc., a leading Canadian developer of carbon capture and removal solutions, has received $1,350,000 in funding from Natural Resources Canada (NRCan). The funding will support enhanced testing of Svante’s filter durability for point-source carbon capture, helping advance the...

In New York City, watermelon rinds, greasy pizza boxes, and yard trimmings don’t end up in the landfill — they are transformed into something valuable: nutrient-rich compost often called “black gold.” The Staten Island Compost Facility, run by Denali Water...

India is preparing to launch a nationwide program to accelerate carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technologies, with government support covering as much as 50% to 100% of the costs for selected projects. The initiative is designed to help the...

CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2025 – Alternative Fuels and Raw Materials for Cement and Construction  is a unique experience that favours action and sustainable go-to solutions for achieving Net Zero, and will bring together over 100 executives from Asia, Middle...

Cemex UK is taking a major step towards greener logistics with the announcement of a new partnership with The Pallet LOOP, a circular pallet provider that focuses on recovery, repair, and reuse. Starting October 2025, all core Rugby Cement bagged...

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies (Euronext Growth: ALHGR), a pioneer in 0% clinker, low-carbon cement, has released its half-year 2025 results, showcasing record production volumes, expanded partnerships, and significant international milestones. The first half of 2025 marked a turning point for...

Huaxin Overseas Development marked a major milestone end of August 2025, by completing the acquisition of an 83.81% stake in Lafarge Africa Plc for USD 773 million, officially becoming the company’s largest shareholder. Lafarge Africa Plc, a prominent publicly listed...

Holcim has completed the divestment of its Nigeria business, selling its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement at an equity value of USD 1 billion on a 100% basis before dividend adjustments. Martin Kriegner, Regional Head...

Competitive energy for EU industry: harnessing renewables, electrification and flexibility will be presented by Mihai Tomescu, Expert on energy and Environment, the European Environment Agency (EEA) at the upcoming CarbonZero Global Conference and Exhibition 2025 (October 15-16, Intercontinental Athenee Palace Hotel, Bucharest, Romania). The...

Cement is essential for building cities, but traditional mixes trap heat, making streets and buildings hotter and fueling demand for air conditioning. A team led by Fengyin Du at Southeast University has developed a new cement that does the opposite—reflecting...