Cement cleans up its act
Language: English Series: Contract Journal ; 434(6588) 16 August 2006, 24-25(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: The cement industry has a poor environmental record, producing between 5-10% of global carbon emissions. This article looks at the way UK cement producers are now using more environmentally friendly fuels, often based on waste products, and also developing alternative cement products, especially blended cements containing less clinker. C-Fix, a carbon-rich thermoplastic binder, made of waste materials from the oil distilling process, is poised to break into the UK market, having already been used on a number of projects in Europe.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L134607 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 134607-1001 |
The cement industry has a poor environmental record, producing between 5-10% of global carbon emissions. This article looks at the way UK cement producers are now using more environmentally friendly fuels, often based on waste products, and also developing alternative cement products, especially blended cements containing less clinker. C-Fix, a carbon-rich thermoplastic binder, made of waste materials from the oil distilling process, is poised to break into the UK market, having already been used on a number of projects in Europe.