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Circularity in the Cement Sector
This document summarizes a panel discussion on moving from a linear to a circular economy in the cement sector. It introduces the panel members and moderator and provides context on the growth of global materials extraction. It then defines the concepts of a linear take-make-use-dispose model versus a circular economic model where resources are continually reused and recovered. The document outlines challenges to achieving a circular economy and strategies discussed by the panel, including design for material recovery and initiatives by the Cement Sustainability Initiative to advance core sustainability programs, develop metrics, collaborate across industries, and work with policymakers.
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The panel is introduced, featuring experts in sustainability discussing the transition to a circular economy.
Dr. Martyn Kenny presents an introduction to circularity specifically in the cement industry.
A thought-provoking quote by Francis Picabia emphasizes the need for flexible thinking in sustainability.
Explains the linear approach: Take, Make, Use, Dispose highlighting issues of waste.
Data from the UN shows that global materials extraction increased from 28 billion tonnes in 1970 to 90 billion tonnes in 2017.
Illustrates the relationship between economic growth and resource use within the circular economy framework.
Introduces key design principles for circular economy: avoiding resource use, longevity, service, reuse, and material recovery.
Identifies challenges like need for abundance, cost, durability, and the value chain.
Reiterates the circular economy concept with emphasis on design principles for sustainability.
Focuses on the importance of designing for material recovery in sustainable practices.
Overview of initiatives targeting sustainability within the cement industry.
Highlights awareness raising, program advancement, collaboration, and working with policymakers to enhance sustainability.
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- 1. • Mr. DavidShepherd, Director - Sustainable Development of PCA (moderator) • Dr. Martyn Kenny, Sustainability Director, Tarmac of CRH • Ms. Susan Graff, Principal and Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability of Resources Recycling Systems • Ms. Yuliya Kravtsov, Head of Geocycle / Systech Environmental Services-North America & Mexico of LafargeHolcim • Prof. Weslynne Ashton, Associate Professor, Environmental Management & Sustainability of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) Opening panel: From linear to circular economy
- 2. Circularity in thecement sector – An introduction Dr Martyn Kenny CSI Forum Chicago | October 2018
- 3. 38 "Our heads are roundso our thoughts can change direction" Francis Picabia, Artist
- 4. 39 The Linear Approach TakeMake Use Dispose
- 5. 40 Global Materials Extraction,1970-2017 Source: UN International Resource Panel 1970 28Billion tonnes 2017 90Billion tonnes
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- 7. 42 The Circular EconomyConcept Source: RSA Design to avoid resource use Design for longevity Design for service Design for reuse in manufacture Design for material recovery
- 8. 43 Challenges There are more… NeedAbundance Cost Durability Value chain
- 9. 44 The Circular EconomyConcept Source: RSA Design to avoid resource use Design for longevity Design for service Design for reuse in manufacture Design for material recovery
- 10. 45 Design for MaterialRecovery
- 11. 46 The Cement SustainabilityInitiative
- 12. 47 Conclusions Raising awareness the languageof the Circular Economy can be alienating to some Further advancing core programmes reduce waste, resource efficiency, energy efficiency, use of alternative fuels and raw materials, water conservation Developing metrics to drive further improvements and celebrate success Collaborating across the value chain to identify further opportunities where cement and concrete can make a difference Working with policy makers to remove barriers