As part of its 2025 Winter Conference held at Firekeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Mich., the Michigan Aggregates Association (MAA) announced the winners of its Environmental Awards, Community Relations Awards and Safety Awards. The awards are part of MAA’s annual celebration of industry leaders in environmental stewardship, community support and safe work sites.
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Heidelberg Materials North America Touts Quarry Life Award
Heidelberg Materials North America announced the kickoff of – and encourages participation in – the sixth edition of the Quarry Life Award, a nature-based competition across more than 15 countries worldwide. Researchers, students, local communities, NGOs and nature lovers can pitch ideas for sustainable quarry management and compete for cash prizes.
Read MoreNew Mexico Federal Land Withdrawal Faces Scrutiny From NSSGA
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took action to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims.
Read MoreMetso Outotec 8th on Global 100 List of Sustainable Companies
Metso Outotec is ranked 8th on the Corporate Knights 2021 Global 100 Index of most sustainable companies in the world, and places as a top-ranking company among its peers. The results were announced virtually.
Read MoreEPA Withdraws WOTUS
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its proposed notice of withdrawal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule (WOTUS).
Read MoreThe WIIN Act Is In; Will WOTUS Be Out?
The Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation (WIIN Act), formerly known as the Water Resources Development Act or WRDA, cleared the U.S. Senate by a vote of 78 to 21 after passing the U.S. House of Representatives. The bipartisan bill now heads to President Obama’s desk for his signature.
Read MoreCalPortland Constructing Industry’s First Burrowing Owl Habitat
CalPortland said it is now “perched” as the rock products industry’s first company to safely construct a burrowing owl habitat within one of its mining sites. The habitat is designed to support the burrowing owls in a safe, comfortable, environmentally efficient manner.
Read MoreWeir Minerals Delta Industrial Knife Gate Valves Offer Zero Leaks
External leaks from valves during valve cycling are common problems for plant operators around the world. These leaks can have disastrous consequences, contaminating the environment and endangering workers with hazardous materials, resulting in major down time for the company.
Read MoreAggregate Industries Honored with Green Star Award
The Environmental League of Massachusetts (ELM) honored the Aggregate Industries US Northeast Region with the Green Star Award during ELM’s annual Earth Night. Aggregate Industries was recognized for its dedication and commitment to creating a healthy environment and a future of clean energy.
Read MoreHow Big Is Too Big? Repairing Super-Sized Injuries In OTR Tires
In today’s budget-conscious environment, fleet managers are under ever increasing pressure to maximize the life span of their costly OTR tires and are simultaneously being tasked with minimizing fleet down time. Being able to repair these tires quickly and efficiently is a key challenge.
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