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Sand appears abundant but is facing global shortages, driven mainly by construction and concrete. The RECONMATIC project helps address this by improving demolition waste quality through automated sorting, enabling recycled aggregates to replace part of natural sand. To scale adoption, the industry needs clearer standards, transparent regulation, and a stronger circular economy.

The forum was organized by the China Building Materials Federation and drew nearly 300 government officials, experts, and business representatives from countries including China, the UK, Germany, Canada, Japan and France. Attendees shared insights on advanced carbon reduction strategies, technical pathways, and practical achievements, and had the opportunity to visit China’s carbon capture demonstration projects.

A comparative study on the carbon emissions associated with importing silica fume from different countries, including China, to the UK. The objective was to assess the real impact of transportation on environmental sustainability.

As industries move toward carbon-neutral construction, silica fume from China will continue to be a key component in the building industry.

We explore the key reasons why China is a leading source for silica fume and why international buyers should consider sourcing from China.