Cement News
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A civic outcry in Malaysia forces a Chinese builder to live up to its eco-friendly promiseFacing public protests and concern from neighbouring Singapore, the government halted the Chinese-backed massive land reclamation project which was initially allowed to begin construction without a detailed environmental impact assessment. -
On Lombok island, earthquake victims rebuild with eco-domesVillagers on the earthquake-struck Indonesian island are building sustainable eco-domes to replace their old houses, with the help of a local resort.
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China’s global infrastructure initiative could bring environmental catastropheChina is planning a series of massive infrastructure projects across four continents, an initiative that conservation biologist William Laurance described as “environmentally, the riskiest venture ever undertaken." -
China’s carbon emissions drive global uptick in 2017Rising coal consumption ends 3-years of stable emissions, says a study.
Cement Opinion
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Three ways making a smartphone can harm the environment– Do you know what it takes to make the smartphone in your hand? -
Holcim innovates with Social and Environmental Profit & Loss Accounting– KPMG used its 'True Value' methodology to assess the social and environmental impact of Ambuja Cements, a subsidiary of Holcim. The main risks were greenhouse gas emissions, water extraction and land disputes. -
Boost your business with social inclusion– Diversity, disabilities and social inclusion can pave the way for new business opportunities – even in times of crisis. International social business advisor Tania Ellis shows you how.
Videos
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Frank Gehry's 'brown paper bag' is green– The newly opened Dr Chau Chak Wing Building at the University of Technology, Sydney boasts more than 25 sustainable design features and has been awarded a 5-Star Green Star rating by the Green Building Council of Australia.
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CDL Green Gallery: Heritage meets sustainability– The CDL Green Gallery at the Singapore Botanic Gardens Heritage Museum is the first zero-energy gallery in Singapore. Eco-Business profiles the cutting-edge technologies that have helped achieve this.
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Satellite zooms in on crucial carbon questions– The ability of scientists to make accurate predictions about future effects of CO2 will be boosted by vital data from a US satellite being launched to take a detailed inventory of the planet’s sinks and sources of carbon.
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Build 10 houses in 24 hours with recycled construction waste– Add this to China's mass manufacturing ability: a 3D printer in Shanghai can build 10 houses within 24 hours by repurposing China's 1.5 billion tonnes of construction waste into 'ink'.
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