Ecopath makes cement-free construction materials using steel industry waste
Cement is a major source of carbon emissions in the construction industry, but replacing it at scale without compromising performance remains a challenge. Developers may be willing to use sustainable alternatives, but supply, quality, and cost must be comparable to conventional materials.
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Bengaluru-based Ecopath is looking to address this problem with EcoConcrete, a cement-free construction material made using slag from steel plants.
Founded in 2024 by Sourabh Kumar and Abhishek Chhazed, the startup draws on his experience in infrastructure and real estate, where he saw growing demand for sustainable construction materials but limited availability at scale.
“People were willing to do it, but nobody was willing to offer things which are absolutely good and available at mass,” Kumar says.
Ecopath aims to…
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