Cement News tagged: Environmental
PCA: cement industry honors leaders in environmental improvement
Five cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Seventh Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards
Lafarge Cement UK to trial solid recovered fuel
Lafarge cement, which has six cement kilns in the UK, has received a permit from the Environment Agency to trial Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) at its Cauldon Works in Staffordshire.
Aberthaw Cement plant wins award
Aberthaw Cement Works has been hailed as one of the best-performing plants in Western Europe by
Global emissions reduction key for emissions trading scheme
The draft Climate Change Bill currently before Parliament will result in more CO2 being generated globally
Athi River mining addresses dust issues
Athi River Mining Ltd is putting in place measures to address dust polution.
Carbon tax worries cement makers
British Columbia’s plans for fighting climate change could pose "a significant threat" to domestic cement producers
Holcim affirms commitment to the environment at BSA-MIT Symposium
Patrick Dolberg, President and CEO of Holcim (US), has discussed Holcim’s environmental initiatives and support for the future of sustainable design at a symposium
Siam Cement aims to spend THB15bn on cleaner, efficient power
The Siam Cement Group plans to spend THB15bn (US$477m) until 2012 to improve power consumption
Air near Padeswood cement factory ’good’...
A two-year study has shown air quality near Castle Cement’s Padeswood factory is "good" according to the Environment Agency.
California Portland Cement Co’s renewable energy agreement
California Portland Cement Co signed a 25-year contract with Southern California Edison that ensures a large portion of the power consumed at its Mojave,
Emissions: energy-intensive industries at risk from emissions trading
Holcim says the New Zealand Govt does not seem to fully appreciate the competitive risk many companies will face as a result of the proposed Emissions Trading Scheme.
Cement plant near Victorville to shut down kilns
The TXI Oro Grande cement plant near Victorville will pay $394,000 and shut down seven 50-year-old
5000 ideas to build a sustainable future
Holcim Awards competition attracts strong interest. Submissions received for construction projects and ideas to be pursued in 121 countries on all continents.
Cemex permit renewed
After addressing concerns raised during a public comment period, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has renewed the operating permit for Cemex’s Lyons plant.
Oregon cement plant agrees to cut mercury emissions
The largest source of mercury pollution in Oregon could be cut by more than half by 2011 under a deal with state regulators.
No appeals yet on Holcim plant, New Zealand
No appeals have yet been filed with the Environment Court over Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd’s proposed