Cement co-processing championed by industry associations
A statement highlighting the role cement co-processing can play in treating end-of-life composite materials has been published by seven industry associations.
The seven associations call on policymakers to recognise the benefits and facilitate the upscaling of co-processing with a more supportive EU regulatory framework.
The seven associations are made up of WindEurope, EuCIA, CEMBUREAU, EBI, Cefic UP/VE, Cefic Epoxy Europe and Glass Fibre Europe.
They say the European Commission and the national authorities should recognise cement co-processing as a recycling process to allow the EU to foster industry growth and ensure a circular future for both the cement and composite material sectors.
Recycling end-of-life composite materials has been technically challenging.
The associations making the statement say that cement co-processing offers a sustainable and circular solution to this challenge.
They continue it allows for the comprehensive recycling of end-of-life composite materials with glass fibres, while simultaneously mitigating climate change through the reduction of natural raw materials in cement manufacturing and the replacement of fossil energy sources.
Professor Roberto Frassine, President of EuCIA says, ‘Cement co-processing offers a sustainable, circular solution for end-of-life glass fibre reinforced composite materials and it supports the decarbonisation of the European construction market.’
