Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Japan – Tokuyama converts waste plastic to fuel30 October 2003, Published under Cement NewsTokuyama has started the full scale operation of its waste plastic-to-fuel facility, effectively nearly doubling overall capacity from 45,000tpa to 85,000tpa, after the completion of the third-stage phase of its waste plastic-to-fuel conversion plant. Ultimate target is the recycling of 165,000tpa of waste plastic into fuel. The project is part the cement producer's programme to recycle waste resources into cement raw materials and fuel. Since April 2002 Tokuyama has created a stand-alo... |
Japan – Taiheiyo-Ebara construct new Ecocement plant30 October 2003, Published under Cement NewsA new Ecocement plant is planned for the Tama area. Taiheiyo Cement Corporation and Ebara Corporation have concluded a 27.18bn yen contract with Tokyo Santama Area Regional Association of Waste Disposal. Taiheiyo-Ebara Consortium has also signed a long-term contract for the plant's operation and maintenance as well as the marketing of the product for 20 years, at an additional value of 53bn yen. The new business will be incorporated under the name of Tokyo Tama Ecocement Inc and has a capital... |
UAE – Ras Al-Khaimah Co for White Cement invests US$9.5m in environmental project30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsRas Al-Khaimah Co for White Cement is investing 35m UAE dirhams (US$9.5m) into an environmental project which should improve gas and dust emissions. The project will see the installation of five bag filters, of which three in the kilns. The latest news on the project confirms the installation of one filter with a second one to be installed by mid-September 2003, and the third in early October 2003. The remaining two filters will be installed in the plant's mills |
UK – Controversy continues to burn at Lawford Road30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsAngry councillors are planning to demand a full judicial review into the Environment Agency’s decision to allow tyre-burning trials at Rugby Cement’s Lawford Road works. In addition, the group intends to monitor air quality in the town for six months prior to and during the trials. The latest move in the controversy follows an extra-ordinary meeting of the full council on 1 September. The councillors claim the Environment Agency did not take the plant’s urban location and its impact on p... |
UK – High Court throws out WDF Clitheroe bid30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsThe High Court in London has thrown out a legal bid to prevent Castle Cement burning waste-derived fuel at its Clitheroe works. Opponents to the cement works’ plans brought a legal case to the Court, forcing the Environment Agency to justify its decision to allow the use of Cemfuel at Clitheroe’s third kiln line. Opponents claimed European guidelines assessing the environmental impact of burning the fuel had not been studied before granting permission, but the agency successfully the irre... |
USA – State agency sued over mining permit30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsFour environmental groups – Missouri Coalition for the Environment, the Ozark Chapter of the Sierra Club, the Webster Groves Nature Study Society and the American Bottom Conservancy – have sued the Land Reclamation Commission for granting a surface mining permit to Holcim Inc for its proposed cement works in Ste Genevieve County. Holcim was granted permission to mine limestone at the site on 12 August 2003. The lawsuit states the permit was considered in an illegal, closed meeting and th... |
UK – RMC’s wild walk30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsRMC Aggregates’ Ian Southcott is celebrating the launch of the The Wildlife Trusts’ (TWT) latest guide of over 500 of the UK’s finest nature reserves, together with renowned ornithologist and TWT vice president Bill Oddie and Martin Spray, TWT acting director-general. RMC sponsors the guide which provides details on a number of reserves, all located on RMC sites, and part of RMC’s continued commitment to sustainable development. Across the UK, the company has worked in partnership with severa... |
Thailand – Rock quarrying receives Environment Board support30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsThailand – Rock quarrying receives Environment Board support . “The Board understands mining in ecologically sensitive areas is bad for the environment, but we cannot ignore the importance of economic development, “ said geologist Mr Prinya. “ The proposed conditions will enable mining to coexist with nature and environmental protection.” The conditions include the payment of higher fees, the reforestation of the area and the construction of reservoirs. In practical terms, this means hal... |
UK – Rugby protester blow30 September 2003, Published under Cement NewsProtesters campaigning against the burning of tyres at the Rugby Cement works have been dealt a blow by the solicitors of the local borough council, who have advised against pressing ahead with court action. This could mean the end of legal action against the company’s alternative fuel plans as local pressure groups do not have the cash to fund the legal battle. Councillors are set to make an official decision on whether to go for a judicial review into Rugby Cement’s proposal at a meeti... |