Cement News tagged: Environmental
Sri Lanka cement maker offers to ’co-process’ industrial waste
Cement manufacturer Holcim’s Sri Lanka unit says its big, high temperature kilns can be used to burn-off industrial waste, especially oil generated by ships.
Polish cement producers alarmed at cuts in CO2 emissions
Polish cement producers have expressed their dissatisfaction with the EU’s decision to limit the number of CO2 emission licences to be awarded in Poland.
Calls for probe into cement plant, Wales
Politicians have called for an immediate study into whether a cement plant is affecting the health of villagers.
Colo. cement plant violated Clean Air Act, feds say
Cemex’s plant near Lyons, Colo, is in violation of the federal Clean Air Act due to its production of acid rain- and smog-forming pollutants, the US EPA announced this week.
Deal for pollution-free cement-iron ore plants
A Bahrain company is reported to have signed a US$6.5m contract with FLSmidth to help three cement-iron ore manufacturing plants in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in creating a pollution-free environment, a
Impact of Holcim proposals attacked
The pristine Waiareka Valley will be transformed into an industrial corridor by a cement plant and sand and coal mines, according to the Waiareka Valley Preservation Society.
Cement company urges councils to opt for MBT treatment
A major cement company has assured UK councils that there will soon be a strong, long-term market for refuse derived fuel (RDF).
Tyre-burning has now started
Rugby Cement plant, UK, has announced that tyre-burning has started at its plant.
St Lawrence Cement Group Inc - Lauded for cutting greenhouse gas emissions
St Lawrence Cement is pleased to announce that it has been commended last week by Marcus Peacock, Deputy Administrator at the US Environmental Protection Agency for having achieved significant greenho
Quarry plans spur questions about water
Questions about the impact of a proposed quarry expansion on the local water supply dominated a Richmond Township zoning hearing Tuesday night.
HeidelbergCement plans EUR50m investment in Belgian Liege
HeidelbergCement AG will invest EUR50m (US$66.4m) in the construction of a waste treatment facility
St Lawrence Cement lauded for cutting emissions
The EPA has commended American Electric Power, St. Lawrence Cement and United Technologies Corp. for achieving significant greenhouse gas reductions under EPA’s Climate Leaders program
Slovak producers support efforts to cut CO2 emissions
Slovak cement makers support efforts to reduce CO2 emissions and improve environmental protection in Slovakia
Taiheiyo Cement expanding waste recycling operations
Taiheiyo Cement Corp is beefing up its waste materials recycling business as it looks to increase the profitability of its growing environmental business.
Holcim Romania to invest EUR2.8m in environment protection in 2007
The Romanian unit of Holcim said on Wednesday it would invest some EUR2.8m (US$3.7m) in environment protection projects this year.
US cement industry honors leaders in environmental improvement
Six cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the Sixth Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards