Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Ash Grove earns Working for Cleaner Air Award28 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsAsh Grove Cement Company’s Midlothian, Texas cement plant earned the "Working for Cleaner Air Employer of the Year" award from the North Texas Clean Air Coalition (NTCAC). The North Texas Clean Air Coalition announced that Ash Grove received the top 2008 award for North Texas companies with less than 500 employees at events with civic and business leaders in Dallas and Fort Worth. Ash Grove’s Midlothian plant is the first Texas cement manufacturer recognised in the five-year history of the... |
Holcim committed to regreen deforested Nusakambangan24 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsCement producer PT Holcim Indonesia has reiterated its commitment to regenerate its limestone mining site on Nusakambangan island, Central Java, amid concerns raised by activists about deteriorating environmental conditions on the island. In cooperation with the Cilacap Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA), Holcim Indonesia’s Cilacap plant has continued cultivating the island’s native trees at the site. "We care about the environment. Holcim naturally will be responsible for the r... |
Turkey: court says no to cement factory23 October 2008, Published under Cement News’Yeşilüzümlü will remain green,’ said a court in the province of Muğla, which recently found in favour of protestors who have been campaigning against the building of a cement factory in the valley by Urantas. The action was not against the company itself but rather employees of the Ministry of the Environment who had previously issued a report saying a cement factory would not be detrimental to the environment. The judges’ decision was that this was not the case and any such polluting indu... |
Cemex shuts down cement shipping until new air tests results22 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsCemex will stop shipping cement to customers until results from recent air samples are analysed and it’s determined how much, if any, chromium 6 lingers in Davenport. "It’s the right thing to do," Cemex Vice President Satish Sheth said Tuesday. "I could tell that’s what the community really wants." Sheth made the call to cease the daily loading of 20-50 cement trucks after a county Board of Supervisors meeting on Tuesday, where several North Coast residents and county leaders voiced frustr... |
PCA 2008 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners21 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsAs part of its ongoing commitment to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of cement and concrete to sustainable building solutions, the Portland Cement Association (PCA) has identified local leaders in eight cities across the nation who have enacted policies or completed projects that promote sustainable development through the use of concrete and other cement-based products. "As demand continues to increase, our government leaders and the cement and concrete industry have imp... |
Lafarge launches Geo conservation programme in Meghalaya, Bangladesh20 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Umiam Mining Private Limited (LUMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd, Bangladesh, today announced the launch of a Geo Conservation Programme for protecting the caves at Nongtrai area of East Khasi District of Meghalaya in partnership with the Nongtrai Dorbar Shnong. This initiative was part of the broader ’biodiversity conservation programme’ of LUMPL and reaffirms the company’s commitment to the state. Meghalaya has a number of cave systems and some of them ... |
DEQ to hold permit hearing for Lafarge, US17 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsThe Department of Environmental Quality presented the Alpena Intergovernmental Air and Water Quality Committee with a draft of Lafarge’s alternate fuel burning permit and announced the date of a public hearing on the matter. The draft outlines terms Lafarge must comply with or face the possibility of having the permit stripped by the DEQ. Among the conditions are the process, or process equipment, cannot be modified, moved or relocated unless a permit is received from the state. |
Holcim Philippines puts sustainability at core of cement business15 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsHolcim Philippines Inc has placed sustainable development as one of its major priorities while pursuing a profitable business in the country. This was stressed by Holcim Philippines chief operating officer Ian Thackwray in a presentation on Response Ability to Meet Today’ Needs While Keeping Tomorrow’ Promise at the ongoing 8th Asia Pacific Mining Conference and Exhibition. "We place environmental management high on our priorities as a company. We recognize the public’ high expectations f... |
Ongoing opposition to proposed Titan Cement Castle Hayne plant13 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsOne of the most controversial projects in New Hanover County is the proposed cement plant along the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River. There are five candidates vying for three seats on the New Hanover County Board of Commissioners. Local radio station reporter, WHQR’s Catherine Welch talked with one of the candidates about where he stands on the issue. Jonathan Barfield Jr says his opposition to the Carolinas Cement Company plant centres on concerns about mercury emissions to a part... |
Phoenix Cement awarded Energy Star13 October 2008, Published under Cement NewsArizona’s EPA Air Quality Division Associate Director told a crowd today in Clarkdale that "it takes a lot of vision and support from organizational leaders" to accomplish "a difficult and unique implementation on this scale." Colleen McLoughlin was referring to the dramatic environmental and energy efficient changes accomplished by the Phoenix Cement plant since it was acquired by the Salt River Materials Group. Friday, the plant was honored with the US Environmental Protection Agency E... |