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Inevitable
Circular Solutions for Heavy Industry with Cocoon
Jan 16, 2025
Eliot Brooks, CEO and co-founder of Cocoon, is reshaping the heavy industry by transforming steel slag into a sustainable cement source. He discusses the challenges steel decarbonization poses for cement production and how electric arc furnaces are crucial for this transition. Eliot shares insights on building a circular economy, Cocoon's innovative business model, and their recent $5.4 million funding round. With experiences from diverse industries, he emphasizes the need for collaboration and advanced technology to tackle climate challenges in heavy manufacturing.
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- Cocoon aims to transform steel slag into a valuable cementitious material, addressing challenges posed by the steel industry's transition to electric arc furnaces.
- The company’s innovative processing technique not only enhances the marketability of steel slag but also promotes circular solutions within the heavy industry.
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Cocoon's Role in the Circular Economy
Cocoon is focused on enhancing the industrial circular economy by converting steel slag into valuable materials for cement production. As the steel industry shifts from coal-based blast furnaces to lower-emission electric arc furnaces, the traditional byproduct, blast furnace slag, is being replaced by steel slag, which is less suitable for cement production. This change disrupts the supply chain and poses emissions challenges for the cement industry, as the availability of supplementary cementitious materials is declining. Cocoon aims to address this issue by upcycling steel slag, creating a viable solution for both industries to decarbonize while continuing to produce essential construction materials.
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