Mevocrete: The Scale up of Material Evolution technology for net zero emission concrete

A single industrial-scale demonstration plant will prove that cement can be made from steel and chemical waste while actually removing CO₂ from the air. Concrete production currently accounts for roughly 5% of global CO₂ emissions, with Britain alone producing over 9 million tonnes of cement in 2019. Ordinary Portland Cement is the main culprit. This project tackles that problem head-on by developing a carbon-negative alternative. Instead of relying on limestone-based cement, the team will use industrial by-products from steel and chemical plants as the raw material. The key innovation is scaling up "Material Evolution" technology to produce a cement that absorbs more CO₂ than it emits during manufacturing. If successful, this could transform the construction industry's carbon footprint. Every new road, bridge, office block, or housing development built with this material would actively lock away carbon rather than releasing it. The impact extends beyond construction: the process also creates a use for waste streams from other heavy industries, turning a disposal problem into a climate solution. The project involves the entire supply chain, from raw material suppliers to concrete producers, ensuring the product can be manufactured at industrial scale rather than remaining a laboratory curiosity.