Cairo, Egypt  ·  Green Construction

From waste to wealth. Green Building Material.

We turn cement waste and captured CO₂ into durable carbon-storing building materials.

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Zero
Industrial waste fully utilized
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CO₂ Storage
Permanent carbon mineralization
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Circular carbon
reimagined for
construction.

Recarbon is a Cairo-based waste-to-value startup tackling two of the cement industry's largest problems at once: hazardous bypass dust and unabated CO₂ emissions.

Using low-cost carbon mineralisation technology, we transform these industrial by-products into high-performance, low-carbon Eco-Bricks — a greener, cheaper alternative to conventional construction materials.

Our vision is to become the leading provider of circular-carbon construction materials in the MENA region, enabling cement producers to achieve near-zero emissions while building a fully sustainable value chain.

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Sustainability
Every solution we build must measurably reduce environmental impact.
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Innovation
We push the boundaries of carbon capture and industrial waste utilisation.
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Integrity
Transparent, science-based performance with measurable, verified results.
Efficiency
Low-CAPEX, high-impact technologies designed for real industrial deployment.
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Collaboration
Partnering with industry leaders to scale circular solutions across MENA.

Two problems.
One elegant solution.

The cement industry generates ~7–8% of global CO₂ emissions and produces enormous volumes of hazardous bypass dust with no viable use. Recarbon solves both — simultaneously.

The Problem
Industrial waste & emissions with no affordable fix
Cement plants responsible for ~7–8% of global CO₂ — traditional capture is too expensive
Cement bypass dust (BPD) is hazardous, costly to store, and mostly landfilled
Existing carbon capture tech is energy-intensive and unviable for developing markets
Growing ESG pressure on cement producers without cost-effective compliance options
Recarbon's Solution
Capture CO₂. Mineralise waste. Build with it.
CO₂ captured directly from cement plant exhaust streams
Mineralised into BPD via our low-cost carbonation reactor technology
Outputs: high-strength, lightweight, carbon-storing Eco-Bricks
Permanent CO₂ storage + zero-waste processing + new revenue streams
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Cement Plant
CO₂ source
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CO₂ Capture
Exhaust stream
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Carbonation
BPD + CO₂ reactor
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Brick Making
Forming & curing
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Eco-Brick
Market-ready
Eco-Brick™
Eco-Brick™

The Eco-Brick
built from what
others discard.

💪 High Mechanical Strength
🧱 Lightweight Form
💸 Lower Production Cost
🌍 Permanent CO₂ Storage
Unit Cost
860
EGP / 1,000 bricks

A massive and
underserved market.

6B
Bricks consumed annually in Egypt alone
1,320
Clay-brick factories across Egypt
80%
Of all buildings nationwide use brick
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Real Estate Developers
Seeking sustainable, cost-effective materials to meet ESG mandates and green certification requirements.
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Brick & Concrete Manufacturers
Need a practical, economical solution for managing BPD waste instead of costly disposal and landfill.
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Cement Plants
ESG-driven operators seeking emissions-reduction solutions that improve compliance and unlock green financing.

People who believe
waste is wealth.

Hassan Mohamed
Hassan Mohamed
Technical Lead
Seif El-Dien Khaled
Seif El-Dien Khaled
Research & Development
Radwa Mohamed
Radwa Mohamed
Marketing & Business Development
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Prof. Dr. Amr Sayed Mohamed Meawad
Technical Mentor — Scientific guidance on materials chemistry, experimental design, feasibility analysis & academic oversight

Who should
reach out to us?

If any of the descriptions below sound like you or your organisation, we want to hear from you. Let's turn your challenge into an opportunity.

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Real Estate Developer

You build at scale and care about green certification

You're developing residential or commercial projects and want to meet ESG targets, qualify for LEED or green building certifications, and reduce your material costs — without compromising structural quality.

  • Looking for sustainable building materials
  • Need to document lower carbon footprint
  • Want cost-effective alternatives to clay bricks
Let's Talk →
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Cement Plant

You produce cement and struggle with bypass dust & emissions

Your plant generates tonnes of cement bypass dust (BPD) that costs money to dispose of, and you face growing pressure to cut CO₂ emissions. You need a practical, low-cost solution that delivers real environmental compliance.

  • Dealing with BPD waste disposal costs
  • Under ESG or emissions-reduction pressure
  • Want to create revenue from your waste stream
Let's Talk →
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Brick & Concrete Manufacturer

You manufacture bricks and want a greener, cheaper input

You run a brick or concrete production facility and you're looking for raw materials that cut costs, improve product performance, and let you market a "low-carbon" product line to differentiate in a competitive market.

  • Want to lower raw material input costs
  • Interested in low-carbon product branding
  • Open to pilot programs and co-testing
Let's Talk →
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Government & Municipal Body

You oversee infrastructure and drive sustainability policy

You're a government agency, municipality, or public procurement body committed to building greener cities. You want suppliers whose products advance national climate commitments and circular economy mandates.

  • Procuring materials for public infrastructure
  • Driving green building or climate policy
  • Seeking verified CO₂-reduction suppliers
Let's Talk →
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Contractor

You build and want to win green tenders

You're a contractor working on construction sites and increasingly competing for tenders that require measurable sustainability credentials. Using Recarbon materials gives you real CO₂ reduction data to present in bids.

  • Competing for ESG-sensitive tenders
  • Want to pilot low-carbon materials on-site
  • Looking for reliable, cost-competitive supply
Let's Talk →
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Investor & Partners

You invest in climate tech with real commercial traction

You're a venture capital firm, impact investor, or green financing body looking for early-stage startups with proven technology, a clear path to profitability, and alignment with global climate goals.

  • Investing in circular economy or climate tech
  • Looking for MENA-region opportunities
  • Interested in 42.7% gross margin businesses
Let's Talk →
Not sure if you fit? If you care about reducing industrial waste and building a greener future — you belong here.
Get In Touch →

Partner with us.
Build greener.

Whether you're a cement plant, real estate developer, brick manufacturer, or green investor — we'd love to explore how Recarbon can serve you.