Recycling of Refractory Within the Circular Economy

Responsible consumption and production is one of the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) set up in 2015 by the United Nations General Assembly (UN-GA) and are intended to be achieved by 2030. This has triggered multitude of initiatives in the refractory industries, particularly designing refractory solutions in cooperation with clients prioritizing the use of recycled materials without compromising the expected performances. This methodology of incorporating a circular approach in refractory product developments is rapidly evolving, which not only reuses valuable minerals but reduces unnecessary landfill dumping. The present paper describes Imerys’ approach toward solutions in bringing down the CO2 footprint.

Sangram Mohapatra | Calderys
 

Craig Willoughby | Calderys