Press Conference: PCA announceed the results of a study of cement plant emissions from kilns utilizing tire-derived fuels at Greenbuild 2008 at 1 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2008. View news release

Visit the Concrete Pavilion (booth 2228) at the 2008 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, November 19-21 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center and let the Portland Cement Association be your tour guide.

Contact Patti Flesher at PCA for more information on why concrete is the responsible choice for sustainable design.
Mobile: 847.542.1236
Office: 847.972.9136

A Commitment to Sustainable Manufacturing
There are very few, if any, construction materials that offer concrete's wide range of sustainable and comprehensive environmental benefits, but the industry is not content to simply have a green end product. U.S. cement manufacturers are dedicated to continuously challenging manufacturing policies and procedures to improve energy efficiency and minimize emissions.

In fact, according to the EPA 2008 Sector Performance Report, in the last six years studied, cement manufacturers have decreased energy consumption by seven percent when consumption is normalized by clinker production.

• View our 2008 Report on Sustainable Manufacturing
• View the 2008 EPA Sector Performance Report
• View PCA's video: "Did You Know?"
  

In response to self-imposed, industry-wide goals, individual cement plants are using new and innovative solutions. Each year the PCA Environment and Energy Awards honor facilities that exemplify the spirit of continuous environmental improvement by going beyond government regulations and local laws to ensure that their processes and policies contributed to making their communities better places to live and work.

• View the 2008 Environment and Energy Award news release
• Learn more about the winners at www.cement.org
  
  

PCA Initiative Recognizes the Three Pillars of Sustainability
Concrete’s versatility and use in many green building applications makes it an excellent material for sustainable designs.

As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, PCA's 2008 Sustainable Leadership Awards honor government leaders who advance sustainable development in their communities through the use of concrete and cement-based products.

• View the 2008 Sustainable Leadership Awards news release
• Read the winning case studies at www.cement.org

Student Design Competition Features Innovative, Environmentally Friendly Concrete Uses

The versatility and recyclability of concrete was put to the test in the third annual “Concrete Thinking for a Sustainable World” student design competition. Co-sponsored by PCA and the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), the 2008 competition drew more than 800 students from 33 architecture schools around the world participated. 

• View the winning designs