As sustainability becomes a higher priority, our focus is on balancing the needs for human activity while lowering our environmental impact. Nature-based design is advancing these efforts at ECOncrete and elsewhere, as our marine biologists and engineers work together to develop high impact, eco-sensitive solutions.Biomimicry, or the process of imitating natural design, has a long … Continued
12 #BNEFPioneers were selected from over 250 applicants for our potential to reduce the impact of greenhouse gas emissions, innovation and novelty, and the likelihood of adoption.
Thank you to the team of Bloomberg News experts for choosing our solution!
ECOncrete® Tech LTD. and LafargeHolcim US are partnering to develop new technology for an even more sustainable offshore wind power industry!
Our partnership has received the BIRD Energy Grant from the BIRD Foundation, to develop nature-inclusive concrete scour protection for turbine bases so that while they generate wind, they also regenerate marine life.
Fight, Flight, or Live in Harmony? Managed Retreat from Disappearing ShoresWhy managed retreat?Surfer’s Point in Ventura, California was one of the world’s top surfing destinations, renowned for its waves. But over time, these waves eroded the shoreline, causing structural damage to public facilities like parking lots and bike paths. The city had attempted to “harden” the … Continued
4 years ago, Barclays and Unreasonable Group partnered to launch Unreasonable Impact to scale up entrepreneurial solutions that provide opportunities for thousands of jobs in sustainability, while solving some of society’s most urgent social and environmental challenges. ECOncrete® was selected from hundreds of companies across the globe to join 13 other impact leaders in the UK … Continued
Nature Inspires InnovationsJapan’s Shinkansen Bullet Train was one of the fastest in the world, but air pressure changes caused huge sound booms every time it exited a tunnel. The train’s shape needed a solution, and inspiration came from a bird’s beak. The Kingfisher is a predator that can dive into the water without splashing and … Continued
It’s been a privilege to collaborate with the Biomimicry Institute and win the Ray of Hope Prize. The Ray of Hope Prize celebrates nature-inspired innovations to address the world’s most challenging environmental and sustainable issues.
As the global offshore wind industry develops, novel eco-engineering techniques help reduce the risk of seabed habitat disruption and unlock new opportunities.Offshore Wind Energy Below Sea Level Development of renewable energy such as wind and solar in an ecologically sustainable fashion is vital for the future of our planet. Offshore wind turbine capacity has been growing … Continued
While concrete is the most widely-used man made material on Earth, it is also the third largest source of carbon emissions and is detrimental to aquatic life. BBC discussed ECOncrete as the eco-friendly solution for marine infrastructure. Not only is it nearly carbon neutral, but the concrete itself is superior in functionality compared to mainstream … Continued
Taking part in a wonderful display: “Build Your Own Coastline,” a large tabletop interactive exhibit at Frost Science Museum. Visitors compete to protect the Miami coastline, save communities and nature.