In support of worldwide commitments to advance the use of low-carbon building materials, LafargeHolcim in the US transitioned its Ste. Genevieve (Bloomsdale, Mo.) and Alpena (Mich.) cement plants to OneCem portland-limestone cement (PLC) production.
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Titan America Hits Low Carbon Cement Milestone
Titan America reported that portland-limestone cement, or Type IL, now accounts for half of its total production capacity. Type IL has approximately 15% lower carbon emissions compared to Type I or Type II cement.
Read MoreGCC to Convert Trident Plant to PLC
As part of its commitment to net zero carbon emissions, GCC will fully convert the Trident Plant near Three Forks, Mont., to portland limestone cement (PLC) early next year.
Read MoreLafargeHolcim to Convert Texas Plant to Low Carbon PLC
As part of a global effort to adopt more sustainable products and lower the industry’s carbon footprint, LafargeHolcim in the US announced that its Midlothian, Texas, facility will be the first cement plant in the country to fully convert to portland limestone cement (PLC).
Read MorePCA Launches Portland-Limestone Cement Microsite
The Portland Cement Association (PCA) launched a new promotion initiative emphasizing the sustainable benefits of portland-limestone cement (PLC), which performs comparably to Type I portland cement with up to 10% less greenhouse gas emissions.
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