Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Hanson Cement could face action over dust, UK13 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe UK Environment Agency is considering whether to take further action against Hanson Cement’s Padeswood factory following complaints by local residents affected by dust, the BBC reports. An agency spokesperson said it had identified the cause at the factory and Hanson Cement had taken action to rectify the problem. It said it was now investigating whether the company had breached its environmental permits. The Environment Agency said it received complaints last month. A spokesperson add... |
Apasco signs tyre deal, Mexico13 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Apasco, through its subsidiary Ecoltec, signed a collaboration agreement with this council, to process about 400,000 scrap tyres found in a municipal landfill, and to process the necessary energy for cement production. The agreement was signed by the mayor, Benjamín Galván Gómez, and Ecoltec company representatives Ameneiro Alejandro and Carlos Juarez. |
PCA studies cumulative impact of EPA regulations, USA12 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe US cement industry is currently facing no fewer than seven different existing or proposed EPA regulatory standards. A study, released by the Portland Cement Association (PCA), examines the cumulative impact of these regulations on the US cement, concrete and construction industries – particularly their potential impact on employment, construction costs and the environment. “We are not shying away from environmental regulations. We take our environmental stewardship seriously and have a ... |
Polysius and Vecoplan in alternative fuels venture, Germany10 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsPolysius AG and Vecoplan AG have established a joint venture entitled Vecoplan FuelTrack GmbH. FuelTrack offers the complete chain of equipment from preparation up to use of the alternative fuels in the rotary kiln and calciner. The joint venture combines the cement and lime manufacturing technology knowhow and plant engineering and construction activities of Polysius with Vecoplan’s knowhow and plant technology on the alternative fuel preparation sector, according to a Polysius statement... |
PPC: renewable energy delays make it tough to achieve goals07 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsDelays to South Africa’s renewable-energy procurement processes, together with new uncertainty surrounding the renewable energy feed-in tariffs (Refit) rates, are inhibiting PPC from committing to some “advanced” renewable energy projects, which it says could help it reduce its carbon footprint and meet the 10% saving goal that could soon become mandatory. CEO Paul Stuiver told Engineering News Online that it is currently meeting its 10% saving target, but mainly as a result of reduced prod... |
Holcim Awards competition attracts 6065 entrants06 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsThe US$2m Holcim Awards competitions for sustainable construction projects and visions has attracted 6065 submissions. The number of entries and countries participating has grown strongly since the previous competition and is further evidence that sustainability has become a firmly-entrenched core topic within building and construction. Submissions will now be screened for compliance with the rules of the Holcim Awards before the evaluation by five juries of internationally-renowned archit... |
INC to begin tyre shredding, Paraguay06 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsParaguay’s National Cement Industry (INC) has acquired a tyre shredding machine to convert tyres to fuel for its cement works. “The tyres will be processed into 10 per cent of the total fuel needed,” Claudio Montiel, industrial manager of INC said. Tyre shredding operations are expected to begin in three months. |
Government support of Harish Cement plant construction, India06 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsDespite the Green Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court quashing the environmental clearance and land acquisition notifications of the Harish Cement plant, to be constructed in Sundernagar (Mandi District), government officials still appear to be in favour of the plant having recently granting the cement producer permission to purchase land directly from farmers. According to a letter dated March 11, 2011, addressed to DC Mandi from the office of secretary, revenue, the government has ex... |
WRG and Cemex win UK waste contract03 April 2011, Published under Cement NewsWaste Recycling Group (WRG) in partnership with Cemex UK has been awarded preferred bidder status for UK-based North Lincolnshire Council’s 27-year waste contract. The contract will treat up to 1.5Mt of residual household waste over its lifetime. The proposal will provide a sustainable, local solution to North Lincolnshire’s need to treat and dispose of the waste that is left over after recycling has taken place. In combination with cement-maker Cemex, WRG will use Mechanical Biological Tr... |
Lafarge Cement tyre burning plan met with protests31 March 2011, Published under Cement NewsPlans to burn used tyres and plastics for energy at a South Wales industrial plant have sparked concerns among residents and environmentalists. But bosses at Aberthaw Cement Works say the move would cut costs and prove "environmentally positive" by reducing coal burning and carbon dioxide emissions at the site. The move comes six years after the LafargeCement company began using meat and bone meal from cows and sheep as a sustainable wastederived fuel at its Aberthaw Works. The company pla... |