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Lagan Cement received planning permission and IPPC Licencing to proceed to co-fuel its cement kiln utilising Meat and Bone Meal (MBM) in mid 2006 and have been doing so very successfully in the interim period.

In addition, Lagan Cement received permission during 2008 to utilise Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) and Tyre Chips as alternative fuel sources in the production of cement. The Solid Recovered Fuel (SRF) has been successfully used within the process over the last year.

The use of both SRF and tyre chips as fuel sources will significantly reduce net CO2 emissions levels, contributing beneficially to the local environment and assisting Ireland in its reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, required under the Kyoto Protocol. Both fuels are extensively and safely used in cement plants across Europe and beyond to provide renewable alternatives to fossil fuels. SRF (solid recovered fuel) is a non hazardous, renewable, CO2-friendly and safe fuel which is composed primarily of small pieces of paper, cardboard and light plastics.

Ireland produces in the region of one million used tyres every year. Tyre chips are essentially a processed version of these used tyres, which are suitable for using as a fuel in a cement kiln.

Lagan Cement will not be seeking any increase in emission limits to utilise these new fuels. The exceedingly high operating material temperatures in a cement Kiln (1400degC), together with high residence times, combine to insure complete and safe destruction of materials such as these. Both SRF and Tyre Chips offer a net reduction of CO2 emissions when compared with fossil fuels. Utilising these greener, renewable energy sources in conjunction with MBM will further reduce the net CO2 per tonne of cement produced at Lagan Cement which is central to its sustainable development into the future.

You can read more about MBM by clicking on the Read More link below to visit our dedicated MBM site, as well as through updates on the News, Environment and Sustainable Development pages of this site.

Read more about SRF and Tyres in our 'Sustainable Development' Section or by clicking Download below to view our newsletter.