the impact of tororo cement factory on the health of surrounding community of osukuru parish in tororo district by nkomezi espoir baem/c/13j/d/0600 research report submitted to the faculty of humanities in partial fulfilment of the requirement for the award of a bachelor's degree in environment management of st.
To reduce the environment impact of cement industry, enlarge the equipment and update the production technology is a direct way, ... [64], the house hold garbage was also used in cement industry in factory scale decade ago in CONCH group in Tonglin, Anhui [34], [65]. Now various technologies are developed to treat garbage with …
Due to its low-cost and ease of production, concrete is the most-used building material in the world, providing the foundation for modern cities; from the roofs over our heads, the streets under our feet and the bridges that connect us - as well as the walls that separate us from the natural world.
In the context of cement production, circular economy principles are applied to reduce the environmental impact of cement manufacturing and promote a more …
Concrete has also been identified as the largest contributor to the environmental impact of conventional buildings (Hoxha et al., 2017). Cement is the key component needed for the production of concrete and its production is responsible for around 5% of all anthropogenic carbon dioxide (CO 2) emissions world-wide …
cement industry and associated emissions and health impacts. Keywords: Cement manufacturing, emissions, SO 2, NO x, PMs, CO 2, environmental impact, health impacts, sustainability. 1. Introduction It is impossible to envisage a modern life without cement. Cement is an extremely important construction material used
Response Yes No The results of the key informant interviews (KIIs) made with company managers indicate that Dangote Cement factory has environmental impact assessment policy. In relation to this, one of the key informant states, ''…Our Company has environmental impact assessment policy and in the normal cement production, no …
In the context of cement production, circular economy principles are applied to reduce the environmental impact of cement manufacturing and promote a more sustainable industry (Soe et al., 2021 [168]). One key aspect of circular economy approaches in cement production is the use of alternative raw materials. Instead of …
Recent efforts in the field of environmental impact assessment of cement and concrete have included quantification of environmental impacts 17, comparison of environmental impacts to material ...
Environmental Impact Assessment is a very exhaustive study that is required to be done to assess the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have on the environment. EIA studies include environmental, social and economic aspects. This article specifically discusses the EIA studies on cement Industry.
environment. An alternative to the Environmental Impact Assessment is the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA), where the environmental and social impacts assessments are merged into one assessment process. To ensure coverage of both environmental and social issues, this Technical Note refers to the ESIA.
Few studies have examined the incidence of malignant mesothelioma (MM) associated with distinct sources of asbestos exposure (occupational, familial, or environmental). We assessed the impact of asbestos exposure—global and by source—on the incidence of MM in Broni, an Italian town in which an asbestos cement …
This research reveals the various environmental impact of the Nigeria cement company. The researcher observed that there is an even stronger association between the industry and the various types ...
The attention to environmental impacts of cement production has grown fast in recent decades. The cement industry is a significant greenhouse gases emitter mainly due to the calcinations of raw ...
Using such by-products or waste from other industries as SCMs decreases the environmental impact of cement production 69. At present, fly ash and blast …
A cement factory in Denmark. ... Making infrastructure last longer and thereby "Reducing the demand for cement can play a significant role in environmental impact mitigation," says Josefine ...
Cement plant exposure can have a negative influence on the health of both employees and the general public. Gaseous matter and particulate matter are …
The negative health effects of cement plant exposure are well-known in industrial settings, but they are less well-known among the general public who live near plants. The broad objective of the review was to provide a detailed systematic analysis of the global situation of the cement industry, including generation, pollution, impact on …
Green concrete is a building material with a minimal environmental impact when used in the construction industry. ... It starts from the mining process and the transportation of raw materials to the factory. Statistics show that a ton of cement produced for construction uses about 1,758 kWh of energy. The concrete industry's …
A comprehensive and overall assessment of the environmental impact of cement manufacturing was carried out by applying a life-cycle analysis to the national life-cycle inventory of cement. In ...
Cement and concrete stand the test of time and save lives through inherent resilience. Now, we're on our way to providing these benefits sustainably. ... America's cement producers are building a better future with innovative, sustainable practices that reduce environmental impact. The EPA has recognized the industry for driving significant ...
The built environment accounts for approximately 40 percent of global CO 2 emissions from fuel combustion and 25 percent of global greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions. 1 Tony Hansen, Focko Imhorst, …
Concrete is the most-used material in the construction industry, and the second most-used after water. Cement is the main component of concrete. A total of 8% of global CO2 emissions correspond to the cement industry; CO2 is the main greenhouse gas contributing to global warming. To mitigate climate change, it is necessary to design …
A study by Chatham house (McDonald et al., 2019) showed that the cement industry should reduce the cement clinker to 60% and then take special measures in capturing and storing CO 2 to control the impact of cement industry on environment by 2050. 1.1. Techniques for CO 2 reduction in cement industries
2. Impact of cement production2.1. Air pollution. Dust emissions are a major source of environmental pollution during cement manufacturing, for example, dust is …
The aim of this paper is to illuminate the impacts of cement production emissions on the environment. Various research work has shown that countries in sub-Saharan Africa, suffer the most from environmental pollution especially air pollution. One of such contributing factors is the behavioural pattern of workers and traders living close …
Cement and concrete are the linchpins of the built environment. Its global demand has nearly tripled over the past 20 years. Yet despite cement's ubiquity, its surrounding economy is a major …
Cement and concrete are the linchpins of the built environment. Its global demand has nearly tripled over the past 20 years. Yet despite cement's ubiquity, its surrounding economy is a major contributor to global carbon dioxide emissions. 1 Thomas Czigler, Sebastian Reiter, Patrick Schulze, and Ken Somers, "Laying the foundation for …
The natural forest at the segment of Southeastern state (Cross River State) is losing its primary status due to various types of human development and industrial activities. This is more envisaged with dry process Kiln method that United Cement Company of Nigeria (UNICEM) intend to use for manufacturing of Cement, which will leave the particulate …
Concrete is the world's most widely used man-made material, with consumption growing exponentially as populations and incomes rise 1,2,3.Concrete's popularity, which stems from its low cost ...
The cement process is sole reason why the concrete industry makes up 8% of overall global emissions and 12% of emissions in New Jersey. Cement is made by firing limestone, clay, and other materials in a kiln. CO2 is emitted from the energy used to fire …
Concrete block production significantly contributes to environmental degradation. A thorough understanding of its ecological implications is critical for sustainable development. This study investigates concrete block manufacturing's environmental impact by quantifying embodied energy, CO2 emissions, and water …
Figure 1. Left side shows process of concrete making and right side shows GHG emissions from concrete, of which 90% are from cement and 10% from aggregates and other inputs as well as quarrying ...
Full size image. Our results indicate that concrete production results in approximately US$335 billion annually of external climate and health damages. This …
Keywords: cement production, environmental impact analysis, impacts significant determination, environmental aspects, relative significance, Messebo cement factory and Ethiopia. 1. Introduction Ethiopia is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. Major sectors of the economy are agriculture,
Although several literatures have investigated environmental impact in cement factories, the extent to which these assessments affect the population has received limited responsiveness. ... Using a mathematical matrix, it found that the effect of the cement factory on the environment produced four categories of significant effects: L, low; M ...
The cement industry is among India's most polluting industries. Image courtesy: businesstoday.in. The Indian cement industry is the second-largest producer of cement globally. In the financial year 2020, the Indian …
Environmental Impact Study of Cement Factory using a Multi-Criteria Analysis: Evidence from Messebo Cement Factory, Ethiopia. Cement is a pillar to develop infrastructures in Ethiopia. At the same time, cement production affects the local environment and nearby communities. Therefore, this paper aims to analyse the local …
The cement industry plays critical role in any country's development and economic growth. Cement is extensively used in construction sector and infrastructural projects. Abundant raw material availability, infrastructure demands, urbanization, and recent government initiatives—Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation …