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STEEL SLAG AS AGGREGATE

STEEL SLAG AS AGGREGATE

We continue to bet on the circular economy using waste from other industries in paving

After several months of tests and adjustments in the way of classification, we were able to carry out the first section using steel slag as aggregate for surface treatment.

The most important steel mill in Uruguay, Gerdau-Laisa, generates around 10,000 tons of slag per year that ended up being buried in a landfill. With the approval of Dinama for use in road construction, it is possible to use a very valuable residue with good properties for surface treatments.

The material has excellent shape and high wear resistance in both the Los Angeles and Microdeval tests. The granulometries achieved fit very well with those we propose in the Book "High Performance Surface Treatments" achieving ranges of 2-6mm, 6-10mm, 10-14mm and 14-20mm. In terms of adhesion by Vialit plate, it exceeds 90%, complying with what is required.

The quality of the treatments carried out depends largely on the possibility of having resistant, cubic and well classified aggregates as is the case with this material. We leave you some photographs of the section made where you can see the quality of the aggregate used. We continue to take steps on the circular economy and caring for the environment in all our products and related techniques.

FIRST SECTION WITH RECYCLED GLASS POWDER

FIRST SECTION WITH RECYCLED GLASS POWDER

We continue working on the Sustainable Development Goals incorporating recycled materials in pavements

We continue working on the Sustainable Development Goals incorporating recycled materials in pavements BITASEAL We continue working on the Sustainable Development Goals incorporating recycled materials in pavements
The first experimental section in Uruguay was carried out in the city of Trinidad with the participation of Fábrica Nacional de Cervezas (FNC), Arenas de Vidrio and the Intendencia de Flores. The BITASEAL The first experimental section in Uruguay was carried out in the city of Trinidad with the participation of Fábrica Nacional de Cervezas (FNC), Arenas de Vidrio and the Intendencia de Flores. The
The first experimental section in Uruguay was carried out in the city of Trinidad with the participation of Fábrica Nacional de Cervezas (FNC), Arenas de Vidrio and the Intendencia de Flores. The
In recent months, we have joined the company FNC, which has a special interest in finding an outlet for the recycling of discarded packaging, since a new Packaging Law is about to be approved, as well as several decrees that are on the way to recycling packaging in the short term. .

In recent months, we have joined the company FNC, which has a special interest in finding an outlet for the recycling of discarded packaging, since a new Packaging Law is about to be approved, as well as several decrees that are on the way to recycling packaging in the short term. . BITASEAL In recent months, we have joined the company FNC, which has a special interest in finding an outlet for the recycling of discarded packaging, since a new Packaging Law is about to be approved, as well as several decrees that are on the way to recycling packaging in the short term. .

BITASEAL sealant adjusts to different granulometries of glass powder according to the expected thickness to be applied, which can range from 1 to 4 mm and can also be colored in a wide range of colors according to need. In the coming months we will be executing the first section of BITACOLOR BITASEAL sealant adjusts to different granulometries of glass powder according to the expected thickness to be applied, which can range from 1 to 4 mm and can also be colored in a wide range of colors according to need. In the coming months we will be executing the first section of

BITAFAL GROUP INCORPORATES CLEAN ENERGIES

BITAFAL GROUP INCORPORATES CLEAN ENERGIES

We are changing our internal matrix of energy consumption seeking to mitigate the environmental impact and rely on the circular economy

For this we are investing in renewable sources, energy efficiency and modifications in our boilers to reduce the use of non-renewable fossil fuels. We are already beginning the installation of photovoltaic solar energy generation systems in our plants that will be able to supply the daily electrical energy that we use in our activities. At the same time, we are incorporating automation technology to optimize consumption in all our operations, as well as heat exchangers.
In addition to this, we are modifying our boilers to use recovered oils as an alternative fuel to Fuel Oil according to regulations and DINAMA requirements.

We are executing an investment plan focused on mitigating environmental impact and relying on the circular economy. To do this, from the energy point of view we have optimized a large number of points that we detail below:

  • Our Colonia Nicolich and Barros Blancos plants will have a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system with the capacity to cover daily electricity consumption by mid-year.
  • We have installed heat exchangers to store the asphalt at low temperatures and reduce energy losses. We are also recovering heat in our productions and thus reducing energy consumption.
  • We modify our boilers to use recovered oils as an alternative fuel to Fuel Oil according to regulations and DINAMA requirements.
  • We are making investments in temperature control systems for our tanks as well as in total insulation of tanks and pipes.
  • We are analyzing the use of other waste generated as an alternative fuel.
We will continue to focus on meeting our Sustainable Development Goals both in our processes and in our products.
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BITAFAL GROUP

SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS BITAFAL GROUP

We work on many of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for a happier and healthier world

The Goals for Sustainable Development (ODS), are the UN's master plan for a happier and healthier world by 2030.
At Grupo Bitafal we ask ourselves: how do we incorporate these objectives into our day to day?
Under the UN initiative "Make change possible" we focus on several of the SDGs to live in a more sustainable way at work and at home, changing consumption patterns, focusing on the use of renewable energy and others. We invite you to learn about our initiatives.
Regarding GOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE, we believe that innovation and technological progress are key to discovering lasting solutions to economic and environmental challenges and that is why we focus on:
  • Implement an Innovation Management System to develop the initiatives we take in an orderly manner.
  • Promote sustainable and long-lasting technologies such as pavement recycling, soil stabilization, high-performance surface treatments, and asphalt mixtures with modified binders.
  • Promote a philosophy of preventive maintenance of pavements using mainly cold techniques.
  • Promote asphalt emulsions as the most user-friendly alternative to the use of asphalt binders.
Regarding GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION we seek to do more and better things with fewer resources, decoupling economic growth from environmental degradation, increasing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable lifestyles. We are proposing a transition towards green economies like the CIRCULAR ECONOMY and with low carbon emissions. For this and linked to the other objectives:
  • We work on the incorporation of recovered waste in paving such as: end-of-life tire dust, crushed glass, steel slag, recycled plastics, recovered hydrocarbons and other large amounts of waste that are a great problem for our society.
  • Study the life cycles of the cold techniques that we promote, seeking to minimize the carbon footprint with different initiatives.
  • We have a total Waste Management looking for alternatives for reuse and recycling.
Regarding GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND NON-POLLUTING ENERGY we focus on changing our internal consumption matrix by incorporating clean energy, including renewable sources, energy efficiency and reducing the use of non-renewable fossil fuels. For this we are implementing in our plants:
  • Install photovoltaic solar power generation systems.
  • Implement recovered oils as an alternative fuel to Fuel Oil.
  • Install sensor-based control systems along with frequency inverters, timers, and lighting fixtures to promote energy savings.

All these initiatives are closely related to GOAL 13: ACTION FOR CLIMATE to adopt urgent measures to combat climate change and its effects. With these initiatives we seek to reduce carbon emissions from our operations and supply chains, improving energy efficiency; reducing the carbon footprint of our products, services and processes; and increasing investment in the development of innovative and inclusive low-carbon products and services.

In addition, being part of ASIQUR's Responsible Care of the Environment (PCRMA) Program since 2008, many of these initiatives focused on the environment have been complemented with social ones for several years and therefore under OBJECTIVE 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH, OBJECTIVE 3: HEALTH AND WELL-BEING, OBJECTIVE 4: QUALITY EDUCATION and OBJECTIVE 5: GENDER EQUALITY we have various initiatives such as:
  • Within our company as well as in the neighborhood where we are installed for information, collaboration, training on various topics of interest.
  • We collaborate with gardens, schools, CAIF and other local institutions to improve living and working conditions with financial donations, shelter campaigns, toys, food, among others.
  • We incorporate young students in dual modality, internships, internships and others for their training and work experience.
  • We seek to achieve a work table on the contribution of pavements to road safety.
  • We have strict protocols for the protection of employees and the community against different risks such as chemicals or COVID-19.

We will go deeper into the different initiatives in future editions of our Newsletter to count the progress and spread the enthusiasm for a happier and healthier world.

BITAFAL present in the Circulars Opportunities Program

BITAFAL present in the Circulars Opportunities Program

On Wednesday morning, August 8, 2018 the Teatro La Colmena opened its doors to welcome the fifth, and final, meeting dedicated to BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM CIRCULARES.

This is an initiative coordinated by ANDE and biovalue (together with MIEM, MVOTMA, MGAP, UNIDO, GEF and supported by Transforma Uruguay and ANII) to promote joint actions and thus promote the creation and implementation of sustainable productive projects, the framework of circular economy.

We had the pleasure to share a morning full of information and where BITAFAL presented the progress in the use of modified asphalt powder neumátuco out of use for road construction in Uruguay.

At the beginning the basics and regional and international examples of circular economy by the Coordinator of the Environmental Engineer biovalue María José González were presented. Then the Coordinator of associativity area and Integration of the National Development Agency (ANDE) Economist Paula Cobas presented the convocation of Circulars Opportunities Program.

In the second instance it opened a "Living" questions of the problems and opportunities in the construction sector in the transition to Circulate Economy, moderated by Giselle Della Mea (3 Vectors - Innodriven). With Architect Eduardo Siuciak (FARQ- UdelaR) and Ing. Jorge Pazos, Executive Director of the Construction Chamber of Uruguay.

Finally, a panel of businessmen and entrepreneurs with national and regional experience was convened to make a "double click" with examples of application of circular principles in their respective businesses and areas. The exhibition began with Robert Pacheco (Argentina), founding partner of EWAR, a company that since 2008 began to venture into the production of biosynthetic wood boards. The Qco Santiago Kröger (Uruguay) continued presenting the benefits, development, application and prospects of incorporating disused tire dust into asphalt cement. Next, Eng. Nelson Siqueira Nieto (Brazil) from the company RNV Residuos, presented on recycled aggregates, as a sustainable and cheaper solution than the use of non-recycled aggregates. To close the day, Arch. Eliseo Cabrera presented "La Casa Uruguaya", a winning project of the National Prize for Energy Efficiency - Cat. Buildings 2016.

From BITAFAL Group we appreciate the invitation as exhibitors to count the work we have done after collaborating with the environment and society. We welcome these instances of exchange opportunities to further develop new ways of doing things, with a more systemic vision that includes all parties are generated.

In the next LINK We share the presentations made on that day. ()

On the website CIRCULARES OPPORTUNITIESThey may elaborate on the call and the different activities and workshops that have been made under the program.

Podes relive the day ON HERE

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