Cement News tagged under: environmental
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... |
HeidelbergCement 2016 sustainability achievements11 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has published its Group Sustainability Report 2016 which shows specific net CO 2 emissions have been reduced by 22.6 per cent compared to the base year of 1990. This eighth Sustainability Report for the group was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G4) and summarises important topics and challenges for HeidelbergCement in its drive for sustainable development. The report focuses on targets, measures and achievements of the co... |
HeidelbergCement 2016 sustainability achievements11 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsHeidelbergCement has published its Group Sustainability Report 2016 which shows specific net CO 2 emissions have been reduced by 22.6 per cent compared to the base year of 1990. This eighth Sustainability Report for the group was prepared in accordance with the guidelines of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI G4) and summarises important topics and challenges for HeidelbergCement in its drive for sustainable development. The report focuses on targets, measures and achievements of the co... |
Nova Scotia approves tyre burning pilot07 July 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Canadian province of Nova Scotia has approved a pilot project to burn tyres in the cement kilns of Lafarge Canada’s Brookfield plant. The province will pay the cement producer around CAD105 (US$80.87)/t to a maximum of CAD2100/day, or 20tpd, during the one-year project. However, the step has drawn the ire of environmental groups and recycling companies. Mike Chassie, the vice-president of C and D Recycling, said his Halifax firm is losing a third of its supply of about 1m tyres a... |