Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Lafarge to receive Metro Vancouver's residuals as alternative raw materials15 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Canada Inc and Metro Vancouver have reached a three-year agreement that will see drinking water treatment residuals from the Seymour Capilano Filtration Plant be used as a material in cement manufacturing. The residuals are the solids removed during the drinking water filtration process, and consist of materials from the source water (sediments and naturally-occurring elements) and treatment chemicals (coagulants and polymers). They contain a chemical profile that mimics that of r... |
Adelaide Brighton fights residential encroachment11 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsAdelaide Brigton has voiced concerns that it could be forced to leave the Port of Adelaide if residential encroachment in the area is not abated. The Australian cement producer informed the State Government the potential prospect at a state Environment, Resources and Development Committee (ERDC) meeting last week. The ERDC had recommended reducing a separation boundary to a residential development from 800m to 400m from the company’s southern stockpiles of cement – meaning new homes ... |
Lucky recognised for commitment to sustainable development10 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsPakistan producer Lucky Cement has been awarded Environment Excellence Award at the 14th Annual Environment Excellence Awards 2017, organised by the National Forum of Environment and Health (NFEH). Lucky Cement received the award in recognition of its commitment towards sustainable development and contribution towards protecting the overall environment for a greener Pakistan, it added. Commenting on the award, Amin Ganny, chief operating officer of Lucky Cement, said: “At Lucky Cement, ... |
Holcim Indonesia signs MoU for waste treatment facility08 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Indonesia has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a municipal waste management facility for refuse-derived fuel (RDF) located in Cilacap, Central Java. This facility will be the first integrated MSW to RDF processing facility in Indonesia. The collaborative effort between Holcim, the government of Central Java province, the Ministry of Public Works & Housing, the Ministry of Environment & Forestry and the Danish government is expected to be completed by the... |
Collaboration with Ecotec Solution fuels Italian expansion for UNTHA01 August 2017, Published under Cement NewsIndustrial shredder manufacturer UNTHA has witnessed significant growth in Italy following a collaboration with one of the country’s leading environmental technology specialists, Ecotec Solution. The UK waste processing firm supplies systems that turn clients’ residual materials into valuable resources. In the last 12 months alone, Ecotec Solution has secured six high-value projects for the Austrian shredding giants. These include three XR mobil-e sales for waste to energy facilities – ... |
Roanoke Cement honoured by Energy Star28 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsRoanoke Cement Company's (RCC) Troutville plant has been honoured by Energy Star for its major energy reductions over the years, which now amount to 11 straight certifications. Representative Bob Goodlatte (VA-6th) of RCC applauded the Virginia company's Energy Star achievement. "RCC is well-known to me as one of the largest employers and taxpayers in Botetourt County. To be sure, this is not 'your grandfather's cement company.' "With over US$10m in capital upgrades since 1992, RCC has... |
Cemex USA updates on 2016 environmental investments13 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsCemex further demonstrated its commitment to sustainable business practices in 2016, investing more than US$50m on projects and improvements in cement plant operations and other facilities to help reduce environmental impact and conserve nearby wildlife. Cemex spent millions of dollars at its cement plants in 2016 to make changes benefiting the environment. Four cement plants – Brooksville, Miami, Clinchfield and Victorville – achieved the ENERGY STAR Certification from the US Environment... |
Cemex USA updates on 2016 environmental investments13 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsCemex further demonstrated its commitment to sustainable business practices in 2016, investing more than US$50m on projects and improvements in cement plant operations and other facilities to help reduce environmental impact and conserve nearby wildlife. Cemex spent millions of dollars at its cement plants in 2016 to make changes benefiting the environment. Four cement plants – Brooksville, Miami, Clinchfield and Victorville – achieved the ENERGY STAR Certification from the US Environment... |
Salonit Anhovo recognised for AF usage13 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Slovenian cement producer Salonit Anhovo has won a bronze EBRD Sustainable Energy Award for substantial progress in the use of non-hazardous solid recovered waste in the energy mix. The prize was presented to the company by Dariusz Prasek, EBRD Director, Environment and Sustainability Department, in the presence of Slovenia’s Minister of Economy, Zdravko Počivalšek and EBRD Head of Office in Ljubljana, Jolanta Gabriel. Salonit Anhovo is introducing a new system which will allow the pro... |
LafargeHolcim accelerates biodiversity efforts in southeast Asia12 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim is accelerating its efforts on biodiversity conservation and has signed an agreement with Fauna & Flora International (FFI), a leading NGO focussed on biodiversity. Under the agreement, FFI will perform an independent external review of the group’s existing biodiversity management plans (BMPs) at sites in Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. The NGO will also contribute to the development of a group-wide strategy on karst management since karst areas are an important hab... |