Sustainable use of aggregate resources

Measure: 2.1
Project Type: Preparatory

The main objective is to develop technologies for 100% exploitation of resources in aggregate production and for optimal use of these aggregates by the end users. This will increase the life span of local natural resources and remove the need for deposits of by-products. The following specific objectives and innovations are included:
· Develop a process for extracting valuable industry filler from the large amount of sludge.
· Develop crushed fine aggregates to a product competitive with natural sand for concrete production.
· Manage the depletion of natural sand to extend the life span of high-quality resources.
· Develop economically feasible and environmentally friendly quarrying and production concepts based on all-integrated and/or subsurface production philosophy.
· Setting up measurement tools and indicators for improvement of local environment.

Target Area: Iceland, Norway and Greenland

Lead Organisation:

Icelandic Building Research Institute

Contact Person: Ms. Edda Lilja  Sveinsdóttir

Address:

Keldnaholt
Reykjavik
IS-112
Iceland

Email: els@rabygg.is
Website: www.rabygg.is


Start Date: 23/06/2003
End Date: 14/09/2003
Eligible Budget: 30000 EUR
NPP Award: 15000 EUR

Partners: (click name for additional info)

• Hönnun Consulting Services Ltd.
• NIRAS GREENLAND A/S