Aafrin Kidwai 
UltraTech Cement Ltd has announced that its integrated unit in Tamil Nadu, Reddipalayam Cement Works, has undertaken measures in which one-fourth of its fuel requirement is met through utilisation of waste materials sourced from local municipal corporations and industries.
Reddipalayam Cement Works sources the municipal waste from 11 local municipal corporations including Ariyalur, Erode, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur, Perambalur and Karur. The unit also sources plastic waste from cities such as Chennai and Kozikhode. This waste is co-processed in Reddipalayam Cement Works’ cement kilns as alternative fuel.
The company has said in a statement that it has also successfully reduced the carbon-dioxide emission by 2,250 tonne per annum at the facility subsequently reducing pollution in Ariyalur and Perambalur districts.
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