| Organization: | e-cement.com |
| Title: | What is e-cement.com? |
| URL: | http://www.e-cement.com/ |
| Description: | e-cement is the definitive marketplace and community for the cement and heavy building materials industry. Our aim is to help eliminate inefficiencies across the entire supply chain by working across the industry to establish best practices and enhanced logistics. |
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| Organization: | Portland Cement Association |
| Title: | Web site |
| URL: | http://www.portcement.org/index.asp |
| Description: | Manufacturers and marketers of portland cement in the U.S. and Canada. Resources on the industry provided on the site. |
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| Organization: | CEMNET |
| Title: | Cemnet B2B web site |
| URL: | http://www.cemnetb2b.com/db/index_frame.htm |
| Description: | Cemnet B2B links buyers and purchasers by maintaining a database of products and services which buyers can interrogate and contact directly. |
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| Organization: | RMC Group p.l.c |
| Title: | Company websites by country |
| URL: | http://www.rmc-group.com/struct/struct.htm |
| Description: | RMC has operations in 28 countries and more than 2,400 separate production units worldwide. To find out more about these operations go to the Group Directory and select the country you are interested in. Some companies in the RMC Group have their own web site. To see a listing of those companies, click in website Links. |
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| Organization: | British Cement Association |
| Title: | Industry Links |
| URL: | http://www.bca.org.uk/ |
| Description: | Links to cement companies, trade associations worldwide |
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| Organization: | Global Trade Area |
| Title: | Cement Industry |
| URL: | http://www.global-trade-area.com/cement/index.htm |
| Description: | Links to industries, suppliers, associations and institutions; journals |
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| Organization: | Directory of Industrial Clean Production |
| Title: | Clean Production |
| URL: | http://www.aimonline.org/CTEM/ |
| Description: | Internet Directory of Industrial Clean Production and Environmental Management: This directory helps Business People and Environmental Professionals find Internet resources useful for improving the environmental performance of business and industry. Includes: websites, search tools, listservs and discussion groups.
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| Organization: | ECO Services International (Switzerland) |
| Title: | Green Pages for Industry |
| URL: | http://www.eco-web.com/cgi-local/sfc?a=select.html&b=search/index.html |
| Description: | Comprehensive, searchable Source Directory and forum for readers to express views and submit research. Lists hundreds of companies in numerous industry sectors including: Waste Management & Recycling; Cleanup & Soil Rehabilitation; Air/Noise Pollution; Power Generation & Energy Efficiency; Renewable Energy Technologies. |
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| Organization: | Cement Association of Canada |
| Title: | Gray Matter for a Greener World |
| URL: | http://www.cement.ca/ |
| Description: | The Canadian cement industry continues to be a participant in the move to a more sustainable society. Some observations: Raw materials to produce cement cause less environmental damage than comparable building materials, precast/cast-in-place concrete translates into 21% less waste as opposed to wood products and quarries can be reclaimed for new uses. Finally, at the end of its long life, concrete itself can be recycled. |
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| Organization: | Environmental Council of Concrete Organzations (ECCO) |
| Title: | ECCO website |
| URL: | http://www.ecco.org/ |
| Description: | Promotes concrete as an environmental friendly, natural alternative to other building and manufacturing processes. Site contains reference library plus research documents of the Council.
Papers in the catalogue include:
From Pasture to Parkland, Reclaimed Quarries Find New Life
Recycling Concrete and Masonry
Environmental Life-Cycle Assessment
Reclaimed Industrial Byproducts Key to Concrete of the Future
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| Organization: | Milburn Cement |
| Title: | International gateways |
| URL: | http://www.milburn.co.nz/technical/tech_international_gateways.htm |
| Description: | Industry related websites |
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| Organization: | CSIRO |
| Title: | Where are Construction Materials Headed? |
| URL: | http://www.dbce.csiro.au/inno-web/0899/sustainable.htm |
| Description: | Carbon taxes, eco-labelling and emissions trading may all be realistic options in a world striving to achieve ecologically sustainable development. As the manufacture and use of construction materials can have a significant impact on the environment, there is a need to examine the ecological sustainability of current construction materials. In recent years this has seen increasing attention focussed on the environmental friendliness of concrete. |
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| Organization: | Arab Swiss Engineering Company (ASEC) |
| Title: | ASENPRO Environmental Protection |
| URL: | http://www.asec-egypt.com/asenpro/ |
| Description: | Established 1975, ASECs objective was to introduce advanced state-of-art know-how and technology to Egypt, to train the Egyptian cement industry specialists and to introduce the new dry process technology that reduces energy costs. ASEC is 51% owned by Egyptian cement companies (Tourah, Helwan, Alexandria, National and Suez Cement Companies; 49% owned by the Swiss Group "MEET"). ASENPRO (Arab/Swiss Env. Protection) was established 1995 with the following activities: The manufacture/operation of environmental control equipment, environmental turn key projects, environmental engineering and technical assistance, dust emissions control and environmental impact assessment. |
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| Organization: | Cembureau (The European Cement Association) |
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| URL: | http://www.cembureau.be/Main.htm |
| Description: | Cembureau is based in Brussels, Belgium. The Association is made up of 24 members in Europe including industry associations and cement companies. CEMBUREAU furthers the European cement industry's image as a "zero waste producer" with one of the best industrial records for waste valorisation. See publications section for directories, statistics, and environmental reports. |
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| Organization: | The Concrete Society (UK) |
| Title: | Concrete Online |
| URL: | http://www.concrete.org.uk/ |
| Description: | The Concrete Society’s first web site was established in June 1997. It is now undergoing major development that will offer its members, and the rest of the construction industry, a complete range of web based information services. |
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| Organization: | NRMCA (National Ready Mixed Concrete Association) |
| Title: | Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards |
| URL: | http://www.nrmca.org/awards/index.htm |
| Description: | The Commitment to Environmental Excellence Awards competition offers producers national recognition for outstanding contributions to protecting the environment and maintaining sound management practices in their operations. The awards salute companies that have not only met, but surpassed government compliance measures and demonstrated a commitment to environmental excellence through plant and staff investment. |
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| Organization: | Global Cement Information System |
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| URL: | http://www.global-cement.dk/ |
| Description: | List of cement companies worldwide. News on the cement industry as well as information on cement production, and standards. |
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| Organization: | Cement India.net |
| Title: | India's First online Cement Journal |
| URL: | http://www.cementindia.net/ |
| Description: | Latest A - Z information on the Indian Cement Industry |
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| Organization: | Castle Cement |
| Title: | Padeswood Website |
| URL: | http://www.padeswood.com/home_e.html |
| Description: | The Padeswood website was produced by Castle Cement to bring together the key data discussed at public inquiries into the firm’s plans to construct a new kiln in Padeswood. The website, provides information for those interested in the project and its importance to north Wales in terms of economy and achieving targets for waste management and sustainable development.
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| Organization: | Downwinders |
| Title: | Downwinders at Risk |
| URL: | http://www.downwindersatrisk.org/ |
| Description: | Diverse grassroots citizen’s group dedicated to reducing toxic industrial air pollution in North Texas. Actively works to end cement kiln incineration of hazardous waste at the Midlothian industrial complex near Dallas-Ft. Worth. Documents and exposes the dangers of cement kiln incineration and other hazardous industrial practices.
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| Organization: | National Citizens Alliance |
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| URL: | http://www.cementkiln.com/ |
| Description: | Site provides information on the National Citizens Alliance (NCA), a coalition of grassroots environmental groups from communities in 18 U.S. states, where cement or aggregate companies are burning or proposing to burn hazardous waste in their kilns, that are networking to oppose hazardous waste incineration in cement kilns worldwide.
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| Organization: | Energy and Environmental Research Center |
| Title: | Energy and Environmental Research Center |
| URL: | http://www.undeerc.org/ |
| Description: | Site provides information on EERC, a research center provides leadership in multidisciplinary research and development. Center conducts research on clean air technology and use of fly ash in cement production (among other areas). Site includes overview of research, publications, Coal Ash Resources Research Consortium, and links to other useful sites.
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| Organization: | BABB International |
| Title: | Autoclaved Aerated Concrete |
| URL: | http://www.startmyhome.com/int/ash.htm |
| Description: | Site contains information on autoclaved aerated concrete a structural , insulating building material that uses up to 70% fly ash, a by product of coal incineration. |
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| Organization: | Industry Click |
| Title: | Cement Americas |
| URL: | http://industryclick.com/magazine.asp?magazineid=132&SiteID=12 |
| Description: | Monthly online magazine that provides links to articles about cement industry. There are usually environmentally related articles on the site. |
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| Organization: | Mining Environmental Management |
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| URL: | http://www.mining-journal.com/index1.htm |
| Description: | Mining Journal's information portal for the worldwide mining and minerals industry. |
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| Organization: | Environmental Protection Agency |
| Title: | Guide to Environmental Protection Agency Sites |
| URL: | http://library.ucsc.edu/gov/es140/epa.html |
| Description: | Guide to all the EPA sites |
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| Organization: | European Commission |
| Title: | Environment site |
| URL: | http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/ |
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| Organization: | IPPC Estonia |
| Title: | Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control |
| URL: | http://www.envir.ee/ippc/english/index.html |
| Description: | Covers the six most polluting sectors: Energy Industry, Production and processing of metals, mineral industry, chemical industry, waste management, and other activities (pulp & paper, textile, tanneries, slaughter house, food production, intensive rearing of poultry or pigs, surface treatment using organic solvents, production of hard burnt coal or electrographite). |
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| Organization: | Latvian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Regional Development |
| Title: | Latvian Industrial Pollution |
| URL: | http://www.varam.gov.lv/EIN/Polution/index.htm |
| Description: | The main task of this home page is to give information for Latvian industries and environmental institutions about the EU legislation on industrial pollution as well as relevant Latvian legislation which is currently drafted. We will inform also about the BAT. |
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| Organization: | Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs |
| Title: | Pollution Prevention and Control |
| URL: | http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/ppc/index.htm |
| Description: | This site serves two main objectives:
1. To use the Best Available Techniques Not Entailing Excessive Cost in order to prevent or minimise the release of prescribed substances and to render harmless any such substances which are released
2. To ensure consideration of releases from industrial processes to all media in the context of the effect on the environment as a whole.
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| Organization: | Australian Minerals & Energy Environment Foundation (Ameef) |
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| URL: | http://www.ameef.com.au |
| Description: | Includes various conference papers dealing with the Mining Minerals and Sustainable Development in Australia. |
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| Organization: | Global Cement |
| Title: | Market Place Cement |
| URL: | http://www.global-cement.dk/files/links.htm |
| Description: | Cement Associations, Other Associations and Institutions, Research Organizations, and others
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| Organization: | CemNet - International Cement Review |
| Title: | International Cement Review |
| URL: | http://www.cemnet.co.uk |
| Description: | Whether you are involved in the production, trade, transportation, distribution or buying of cement, clinker and allied products - month to month, international Cement Review highlights the latest global developments, industry news, country reviews, international reports, and provides detailed technical studies, informed commentary and a wealth of data in this expanding industry sector. |
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| Organization: | Cement Industry Federation |
| Title: | Environmental Issues |
| URL: | http://www.cement.org.au/environment.htm |
| Description: | Summarizes environmental issues associated with cement industry and the association's environmental commitment. |
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| Organization: | International Institute for Sustainable Development |
| Title: | BSDglobal |
| URL: | www.bsdglobal.com |
| Description: | For the business community, sustainability is more than mere window-dressing. By adopting sustainable practices, companies can gain competitive edge, increase their market share, and boost shareholder value.
What's more, the growing demand for 'green' products has created major new markets in which sharp-eyed eco-entrepreneurs are reaping rewards.
This site explains the strategies and tools that companies can draw on to translate an aspiration of sustainability into practical, effective solutions. Case studies from around the world are provided as an example of each measure. |
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| Organization: | International Energy Association (IEA) |
| Title: | Greenhouse gas R&D Program |
| URL: | http://www.ieagreen.org.uk/ |
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| Organization: | Australia's National Industrial Chemicals Notification and Assessment Scheme (NICNAS) |
| Title: | |
| URL: | http://www.nicnas.gov.au/ |
| Description: | NICNAS scientifically assesses industrial chemicals for their health and environmental effects and makes recommendations for safe use. |
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| Organization: | Environment Australia - Government |
| Title: | Ecologically Sustainable Development |
| URL: | http://www.ea.gov.au/esd/ |
| Description: | Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD) is development that aims to meet the needs of Australians today, while conserving our ecosystems for the benefit of future generations. Finding better ways to integrate environmental, economic and social concerns in decision-making is a key theme of Australian policy. |
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| Organization: | National Environment Protection Council (NEPC) |
| Title: | |
| URL: | http://www.nepc.gov.au/ |
| Description: | The National Environment Protection Council has been established to set national environmental goals and standards for Australia, through National Environment Protection Measures (NEPMs).
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| Organization: | Global Mining Initiative |
| Title: | Global Mining Initiative |
| URL: | http://www.globalmining.com/index.asp |
| Description: | The Initiative brings together many of the world's largest mining and minerals companies. This leadership exercise aims to ensure that an industry which is essential to the well-being of a changing world is responsive to global needs and challenges.
The Initiative will include a number of activities leading up to a global conference on mining and sustainable development in May 2002. This conference will be a significant contribution to the events that will mark the 10th anniversary of the Rio Earth Summit. The objective is to reach a clearer definition and understanding of the positive part the mining and minerals industry can play in making the transition to sustainable patterns of economic development.
The companies most closely involved in the initiative are members of the Mining and Minerals Working Group of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBSCD). |
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| Organization: | Mineral Resources Forum |
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| URL: | http://www.mineralresourcesforum.org |
| Description: | Daily mining and environment news taken from various media agencies around the world. |
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| Organization: | Mineral Resources Forum |
| Title: | NEWS |
| URL: | http://www.mineralresourcesforum.org |
| Description: | Daily mining and environment news taken from various media agencies around the world. |
