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Global Market for Biochar 2024-2034: Granular 10-year Demand Forecasts for Biochar Segmented by 30+ End-user Applications Across Agriculture, Wastewater Treatment, Construction and Filtration - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 4, 2024

The porous carbon-rich material generated, resembling charcoal, can then be incorporated into soil as a means of long-term carbon sequestration.

Key Points: 
  • The porous carbon-rich material generated, resembling charcoal, can then be incorporated into soil as a means of long-term carbon sequestration.
  • Unlike normal charcoal that readily decomposes, biochar can persist in soil for hundreds to thousands of years.
  • This makes it a uniquely stable conduit for capturing carbon dioxide emitted from biomass that would otherwise return back to the atmosphere.
  • The Global Market for Biochar 2024-2034 provides an in-depth analysis on the global biochar industry across feedstocks, production technologies, applications, demand trends and leading companies.

Insight Group Joins RMA Companies

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Insight Group , a geotechnical, environmental, and construction-materials engineering consulting firm based in Charleston, South Carolina.

Key Points: 
  • RMA Companies (“RMA”) today announced the addition of Insight Group , a geotechnical, environmental, and construction-materials engineering consulting firm based in Charleston, South Carolina.
  • “I am thrilled to partner with Reg and his team at Insight Group,” said Ed Lyon, CEO of RMA.
  • Insight Group strengthens our presence in the key Southeastern market and adds talented employees that fit seamlessly in our client-centric culture.
  • Buist, Byars & Taylor, LLC and Morrissey Goodale, LLC served as legal advisors to Insight Group.

Zacua Ventures Closes $56 Million Fund to Invest in the Next Generation of Construction Technology

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Zacua Ventures , a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology for the construction industry, today announced the close of its inaugural fund.

Key Points: 
  • Zacua Ventures , a global venture capital fund focused on early-stage technology for the construction industry, today announced the close of its inaugural fund.
  • In conjunction with the fund close, Zacua also announced that it recently led a $9-million seed round for data infrastructure startup Flexnode .
  • Participants in the fund include Procore, the leading global provider of construction management software, Volvo, a manufacturer of trucks, buses and construction equipment, and sustainable construction materials company Cemex.
  • Due to strong investor interest, Zacua’s fund, which was initially targeting $50 million, surpassed its initial fundraising target by more than 10%.

Global Nanocellulose Report 2024-2034: Focus on Cellulose Nanofibers, CelluloseNanocrystals and Bacterial Nanocellulose - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 26, 2024

The "Global Market for Nanocellulose (Cellulose Nanofibers, CelluloseNanocrystals, Bacterial Nanocellulose) 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Global Market for Nanocellulose (Cellulose Nanofibers, CelluloseNanocrystals, Bacterial Nanocellulose) 2024-2034" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Despite being the most available natural polymer on earth, it is only over the past few years that cellulose has gained prominence as a nanostructured material, chiefly in the form of micro/nanofibrillar cellulose, nanocrystalline cellulose and bacterial nanocellulose.
  • As well as being completely renewable, safer to handle, and cheaper to produce, nanocellulose materials also possess exceptional physical and chemical properties.
  • The Global Market for Nanocellulose 2024-2034 provides an in-depth analysis of the global nanocellulose industry, encompassing cellulose nanofibers (CNF), cellulose nanocrystals (CNC), and bacterial nanocellulose (BNC).

Building Transparency Announces Latest Partners in Tech, Construction and Manufacturing

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Together, they reflect the importance of building decarbonization to leaders in tech, commerce and the AEC industry,” shared Stacy Smedley, Executive Director of Building Transparency.

Key Points: 
  • Together, they reflect the importance of building decarbonization to leaders in tech, commerce and the AEC industry,” shared Stacy Smedley, Executive Director of Building Transparency.
  • “Each of our partners recognizes time is of the essence to reduce the 40% of carbon emissions created by the building industry.
  • Being a Building Transparency Pilot Partner enables companies to support material transparency while also improving carbon accounting efforts to make it easier to set and achieve emission reduction targets within built spaces.
  • To see the full list of Building Transparency partners, learn more about EC3 or express interest in becoming a partner, please visit: buildingtransparency.org .

Holcim North America Introduces ECOAsh Beneficiated Ash to Advance Low-Carbon and Circular Building

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

Building on its commitment to accelerating green growth, Holcim North America, a leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, today announced the introduction of ECOAsh beneficiated ash within its Lafarge Western Canada operations.

Key Points: 
  • Building on its commitment to accelerating green growth, Holcim North America, a leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, today announced the introduction of ECOAsh beneficiated ash within its Lafarge Western Canada operations.
  • ECOAsh embodies a circular and innovative solution, representing a significant leap toward sustainability.
  • It stands as a high-quality, specification-grade Type F fly ash reclaimed from landfills and transformed into a valuable resource for enhancing cement and concrete construction applications.
  • “As we continue to build to support growing population demands, the integration of circular building materials such as ECOAsh plays a crucial role in driving our portfolio towards a more sustainable future,” said Toufic Tabbara, Holcim regional head, North America.

Terra Announces Full Concrete Trials of OPUS ZERO™, A Real Zero CO2 Alternative to Portland Cement

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

GOLDEN, Colo., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terra CO2, the standard for concrete decarbonization, is announcing the commencement of concrete trials for OPUS ZERO™, a Portland cement replacement for everyday concrete applications. Terra's latest product development marks a significant step toward achieving a net-zero economy and underscores Terra's commitment to driving a seamless transition to a net-zero construction industry.

Key Points: 
  • OPUS ZERO Sets a New Industry Standard, Paving the Way for Zero Emission Concrete
    GOLDEN, Colo., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Terra CO2 , the standard for concrete decarbonization, is announcing the commencement of concrete trials for OPUS ZERO™, a Portland cement replacement for everyday concrete applications.
  • OPUS ZERO is Terra's innovative solution to replace Portland cement entirely, addressing the urgent need to reduce the construction industry's carbon footprint.
  • With cement production alone accounting for 8% of global CO2 emissions, Terra has focused on developing OPUS ZERO as a sustainable alternative that does not compromise performance.
  • "OPUS ZERO represents a pivotal moment in our journey towards sustainable cement and concrete," said DJ Lake, Terra's founder and Chief Scientific Officer.

Mercury Insurance Shares How to Maintain a Healthier Home on a Budget

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Living healthily remains a primary concern for many today, with homeowners looking to make home improvements with an emphasis on the health benefits of living in an environmentally friendly space.

Key Points: 
  • "When it comes to home improvement, eco-friendly choices can be budget friendly," said Bonnie Lee, Vice President of Property Claims at Mercury Insurance .
  • "Healthy home choices, especially for large renovations, can bring your homeowner cost down and save you money on insurance too."
  • The journey to a healthier home begins by identifying areas needing regular maintenance and determining which environmentally friendly products can replace current ones.
  • A costless preventive measure is to maintain the proper functioning of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home.

Global Biochar Market Analysis & Outlook 2024-2034, with Profiles of 100+ Biochar Manufacturers and Developers Globally Including Production Capacities and Latest Expansions

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The porous carbon-rich material generated, resembling charcoal, can then be incorporated into soil as a means of long-term carbon sequestration.

Key Points: 
  • The porous carbon-rich material generated, resembling charcoal, can then be incorporated into soil as a means of long-term carbon sequestration.
  • Unlike normal charcoal that readily decomposes, biochar can persist in soil for hundreds to thousands of years.
  • This makes it a uniquely stable conduit for capturing carbon dioxide emitted from biomass that would otherwise return back to the atmosphere.
  • The Global Market for Biochar 2024-2034 provides an in-depth analysis on the global biochar industry across feedstocks, production technologies, applications, demand trends and leading companies.

bioaqualife's Biodegradable Shrink Wrap Film biowrap Achieves Class A Rating in Key Flame Spread Test ASTM E84

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

NARRAGANSETT, R.I., Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- bioaqualife, a leading manufacturer of eco-friendly plastic film and tape alternatives, is proud to announce that its biodegradable shrink wrap film has achieved a Class A rating in the ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials. This prestigious certification confirms that bioaqualife's shrink wrap film meets strict fire safety standards in several major industries. This breakthrough industrial-grade shrink-wrap film biodegrades by digestion of landfill bacteria in years instead of multi-century degradation into nano-particle plastics like traditional shrink wrap film.

Key Points: 
  • This prestigious certification confirms that bioaqualife's shrink wrap film meets strict fire safety standards in several major industries.
  • This breakthrough industrial-grade shrink-wrap film biodegrades by digestion of landfill bacteria in years instead of multi-century degradation into nano-particle plastics like traditional shrink wrap film.
  • To earn a Class A rating, a material must exhibit a flame spread of 25 or less and smoke development of 450 or less under test conditions.
  • bioaqualife's biodegradable shrink wrap film surpassed requirements with a flame spread index of and smoke development index of .