EU recognises co-processing as a resource efficient solution

The co-processing of waste has been officially recognised by the European Commission as a resource efficient best practice under its flagship initiative for a resource-efficient Europe under the Europe 2020 strategy.

“CEMBUREAU welcomes the recognition of co-processing of alternative fuels and raw materials as a best practice example of resource efficiency” highlights Dr Jean-Marie Chandelle, Chief Executive of CEMBUREAU. “Co-processing in the cement industry is an optimum way of reducing dependency on fuels and raw materials and lowering CO₂ emissions.”

Published on 26 January, the Commission Communication on a resource-efficient Europe is one of seven flagship initiatives under the Europe 2020 strategy. It provides a long-term framework for action in many policy areas, including climate change, energy, transport, industry, raw materials, agriculture, fisheries, biodiversity and regional development.

The cement industry co-processes waste as a substitute for primary raw materials and fossil fuels. It offers a safe and sound solution for society, the environment and the cement industry, by substituting non renewable resources with societal waste under strictly controlled conditions. The use of alternative raw materials also has numerous benefits, including reducing the environmental footprint of extraction activities.

This ensures that both, natural raw materials and fuels are preserved and CO₂ emissions are globally reduced

More information:
http://www.cembureau.eu/sites/default/files/Sustainable%20cement%20production%20Brochure.pdf