Calgary’s ZS2 Technologies has unveiled its second-generation (Gen 2) magnesium cement building materials, marking a major leap forward in sustainable construction for North America. Backed by $9.9 million in grant funding and a growing portfolio of third-party certifications, the new product line promises to replace traditional gypsum, oriented strand board (OSB), and imported magnesium oxide […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary’s cleantech community will be in the spotlight next week as the 2025 Alberta Cleantech Awards return to the BMO Centre on May 21st. Held on the opening night of the Inventures conference, the annual awards recognize trailblazers advancing innovation and sustainability across Alberta’s economy. Finalists were announced today, with Calgary-based startups making a strong […]| Calgary.Tech
Data from the International Energy Agency suggests that the construction industry is responsible for up to 40% of global C02 emissions. But buildings constructed to the highest standard of sustainability can be part of the solution, not the problem, according to one Alberta startup that is aiming to turn the table. ZS2 Technologies, based in […]| Calgary.Tech
Canadian cleantech entrepreneurs are making huge strides on solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, including technology for energy-efficient buildings, advances in sustainable agriculture and innovation in water security. Cleantech businesses contributed more than $28.2 billion to the Canadian economy in 2021 and exported $9.2 billion in goods and services. In 2021, the cleantech sector employed more than 188,000 […]| Calgary.Tech
