Bauxite Technologies
A circular economy for sustainable construction.
Who we are
Bauxite Technologies is a Montreal-based startup commercializing a groundbreaking technology that transforms toxic industrial residue into green concrete.
Our mission
Solve two environmental problems with one clean solution.
The future of green aluminum
Bauxite residue is the primary byproduct of aluminum refineries and the biggest obstacle to sustainability in aluminum.
This toxic red mud is a massive environmental problem and a timebomb for our communities.
More than 1 million tons each year are produced in Quebec alone and there is no commercial technology that can mitigate the growing threat of pollution.
Abroad, bauxite residue spills have already caused irreparable environmental damage.
At home, our disposal areas are reaching
maximum capacity.
The danger is real. What will we do about it?
Cleaning through chemistry
Our technology recycles bauxite residue into a safe building material, eliminating waste accumulation and environmental danger.
Geopolymerization
Our technology is based on the chemical process known as geopolymerization. This is a series of chemical reactions that makes reactive bauxite residue into a safe and stable inorganic polymer.
From toxic to inert in one step.
Toxin elimination
Our chemical process re-mineralizes the heavy metal and halogen pollutants naturally found in bauxite residue, trapping them in the chemical structure of the inorganic polymer.
The result? Leachate that is cleaner than drinking water.
Mechanical performance
Geopolymerization transforms bauxite residue from a soft mud to a rigid structure. Pilot testing has demonstrated mechanical strength and durability greater than ordinary concrete.
Strong, durable, and safe. This has it all.
Carbon emissions are a thing of the past
Our inorganic polymers are as strong and durable as concrete, but with 95% lower emissions.
We eliminate carbon emissions at the source by using low carbon materials, low-energy processing, and up to 95% total residue content.
Make way for green concrete
Concrete is one of the most emission-intensive industries in the world. It is responsible for 8% of all GHGs. That is 3x the aviation industry!
More carbon is emitted from the concrete used to construct a building than is used in 50 years of heating and cooling.
Sustainable concrete at sustainable prices
Construction is expensive enough without added costs to be green. Forget green premiums and enjoy a green discount!
BauxTech is the only sustainable concrete that can be cheaper than regular concrete.
It is a win-win for the environment and for the bottom line.
