From mussel to cement: Alien Limited solves the problem of invasive quagga mussels by producing low-carbon cement and environmentally friendly leachate.

Converting invasive mussels into environmentally friendly cement

Alien Limited, a start-up company specializing in converting invasive quagga mussels into environmentally friendly cement, has received support in collaboration with insurance company Vaudoise. The problem of invasive quagga mussels threatening native lake ecosystems is being addressed through Alien Limited's innovative technology. This has potential implications for the market for building materials and environmental technologies.

According to a study by the Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN), quagga mussels are spreading in various Swiss lakes, including Lake Geneva. These mussels cannot be eradicated and threaten native wildlife. Converting the mussels into low-carbon cement and environmentally friendly leachate can have a positive impact on the environment by curbing the spread of the mussels while producing sustainable building materials.

The collaboration with Vaudoise Insurance allows Alien Limited to further develop and scale its technology. This could potentially lead to increased market penetration in the area of ​​sustainable building materials and have positive effects on the environmental industry.

It remains to be seen how Vaudoise's support will impact Alien Limited's future development and whether invasive mussel conversion technology can become a sustainable solution.