CEMENT

[:ru]Анна Декёкелер[:en]Anne Dekeukelaere[:] [:ru]управляющий директор, «Cementis», Швейцария[:en]Managing Director, «Cementis», Switzerland[:]

Alitinform №1 (13) 2010 г. 36-41 p.

Abstract

Cement thus concrete plays a vital part in our daily lives. Few people are aware that concrete, with its strength, durability and excellent thermal mass, is a key component in eco-buildings. But the cement industry consumes a significant amount of natural resources and energy. About 1’600 kg of raw material and 200 kg of coal are needed to produce 1 ton of clinker.

On the other hand we have the waste problem. Waste is produced daily and everywhere in the world. Waste is even a bigger issue in emerging countries where no solution is available and thus dumping waste on the road, discharging to sewers or burying it are usual. This pollution causes contamination of soil, to the water resources and to the atmosphere. The consequences of all this is deterioration of population health.