{
  "id": 14140348,
  "title": "Ecopath makes cement-free construction materials using steel industry waste",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/ecopath-makes-cement-free-construction-materials-using-steel-industry",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-13T06:35:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "YourStory",
    "slug": "yourstory",
    "url": "https://yourstory.com/2026/10/tech30-ecopath-cement-free-construction-materials"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Bengaluru, a startup named Ecopath is revolutionizing sustainable construction materials by creating cement-free alternatives using steel industry waste. The company, founded in 2024 by Sourabh Kumar and Abhishek Chhazed, aims to address the challenge of replacing cement while maintaining performance and reducing carbon emissions. Ecopath's EcoConcrete is made from ground granulated blast-furnace slag (GGBS) and proprietary binders, which can be used to create pavers, kerbstones, blocks, and ready-mix concrete. The manufacturing process eliminates the need for water-based curing, significantly reducing water consumption and the carbon footprint associated with traditional cement production. Despite initial skepticism from customers, the product's superior performance has won over clients, boosting the company's revenue to nearly Rs 12 crore. Ecopath plans to expand its operations to 20 Indian cities and explore opportunities in the Middle East and Africa, focusing on maintaining product quality and building a distribution network to make lower-carbon construction materials commercially viable.",
  "summary": "Founded in 2024, Ecopath has developed EcoConcrete, a cement-free material, and is expanding its operations across India while exploring international markets.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}