The use of wastes in the cement industry in Russia

The article examines availability and use of secondary resources, suitable for use in the manufacture of cement instead of natural raw materials and fuel. Data is provided on changing trends in the production of cement with additives. Imperfection of the existing legal framework is cited as an important reason for poorer waste recycling. Proposals aimed at reversing the situation have been tabled.

Author: V.I. Zharko, V.A. Guz, Ye.V. Vysotsky

Section: Waste utilization

Keywords: waste; blended cement; recoverable resources