Green360 Wins $3 Million Federal Grant for Eco-Clay Commercialisation

Federal Grant Boosts Green360’s Low-Carbon Ambitions

Green360 Technologies Limited (ASX:GT3) has been awarded a $3 million Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Project Grant by the Australian Federal Government, marking a significant milestone in its mission to decarbonise the construction industry. The grant supports a three-year collaborative project involving key partners such as Transport for NSW, the University of Melbourne, University of Technology Sydney, Renex Group, and global consultancy Arup.

The project centres on the development and commercial adoption of Eco-Clay, Green360’s innovative calcined kaolin product designed to replace up to 40% of Portland cement in concrete mixes. This substitution promises to reduce carbon emissions substantially while maintaining the performance standards required by the construction sector.

Collaboration Aims to Overcome Market Barriers

By combining expertise from academia, government, and industry, the project seeks to generate real-world testing data and develop approved mix designs that will lower barriers to widespread adoption. A comprehensive life cycle assessment and carbon footprint analysis will quantify Eco-Clay’s environmental benefits, providing regulators and asset owners with the confidence to specify this material in mainstream infrastructure projects.

Green360 will contribute $200,000 in cash alongside its kaolin products and technical know-how, with the federal grant matching this investment dollar for dollar. The company’s Executive Chairman, Aaron Banks, emphasised the importance of calcined clay as a sustainable alternative amid supply constraints for traditional supplementary cementitious materials like fly ash and slag.

Eco-Clay: A Circular Economy Solution

Eco-Clay is produced by calcining kaolin by-products from Green360’s refining operations at a temperature around 750 degrees Celsius, significantly lower than the 1,450 degrees Celsius required for Portland cement production. This process not only reduces energy consumption but also transforms industrial waste into a valuable construction input, aligning with circular economy principles.

Green360 plans to commercialise Eco-Clay in Victoria during the first half of 2026, positioning itself at the forefront of Australia’s transition to low-carbon building materials. The company’s collaboration with respected institutions and government bodies underscores the growing recognition of calcined clay’s potential to reshape the industry.

As the project moves forward, stakeholders will be watching closely to see how this innovative material performs in practice and whether it can gain traction in a traditionally conservative market.