EcoSmart AP2K (Action Plan 2000), 2007 Dissemination Report

In late 2006 the Government of Canada through Natural Resources Canada commissioned the EcoSmart Foundation with the support of an industry-government advisory committee to disseminate information on the use of supplementary cementing materials -SCMs- in Canada.

The EcoSmart AP2K -Action Plan 2000- 2007 Dissemination Report summarizes the dissemination aspect of the project aimed at increasing acceptance of SCM use in Canada. Information exchange through a series of consultative meetings complemented the findings of an online SCM survey conducted through a separate assessment project also contracted to EcoSmart by Natural Resources Canada during the same period. Content and messages developed for dissemination included a 2-page “SCM Basics” document and direct audio-visual presentations delivered through both the online survey and at the consultative meetings. However the great value of the project was the communication that took place within the consultative meeting discussions. It was this open dialogue on the use of SCMs that provided the project partners -representatives of EcoSmart CANMET and the Advisory Committee- the opportunity to target information on SCMs to each organization consulted and to directly respond to questions and concerns put forth by meeting attendees.

Feedback received during the meetings focused on current levels of acceptance and use barriers to increased use influences of market forces and attitudes and concerns of stakeholders. While there are still many barriers and misunderstandings about the proper use of SCMs acceptance levels have increased in recent years and even many of those traditionally resistant are becoming more open to such technologies. There is also an overall recognition among stakeholders that more should be done to increase the level of SCM acceptance and use. Greater education training tools research and clarification of policies and standards are a few of the areas where improvement could be made.

Technical Report Author: EcoSmart Foundation

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EcoSmart AP2K Dissemination Report

In late 2006 the Government of Canada through Natural Resources Canada commissioned the EcoSmart Foundation with the support of an industry-government advisory committee to disseminate information on the use of supplementary cementing materials -SCMs- in Canada. The EcoSmart AP2K 2007 Dissemination Report summarizes the dissemination aspect of the project aimed at increasing acceptance of SCM use in Canada. Information exchange through a series of consultative meetings complemented the findings of an online SCM survey conducted through a separate assessment project also contracted to EcoSmart by Natural Resources Canada during the same period. Content and messages developed for dissemination included a 2-page “SCM Basics” document and direct audio-visual presentations delivered through both the online survey and at the consultative meetings. However the great value of the project was the communication that took place within the consultative meeting discussions. It was this open dialogue on the use of SCMs that provided the project partners -representatives of EcoSmart CANMET and the Advisory Committee- the opportunity to target information on SCMs to each organization consulted and to directly respond to questions and concerns put forth by meeting attendees. Feedback received during the meetings focused on current levels of acceptance and use barriers to increased use influences of market forces and attitudes and concerns of stakeholders. While there are still many barriers and misunderstandings about the proper use of SCMs acceptance levels have increased in recent years and even many of those traditionally resistant are becoming more open to such technologies. There is also an overall recognition among stakeholders that more should be done to increase the level of SCM acceptance and use. Greater education training tools research and clarification of policies and standards are a few of the areas where improvement could be made.

Case Study Report Author: EcoSmart Foundation

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EcoSmart AP2K (Action Plan 2000), 2007 Assessment Report

The EcoSmart AP2K -Action Plan 2000- 2007 Assessment Report provides the results of a qualitative survey on SCM use in Canada conducted during the spring of 2007 through the use of an online survey and a series of consultative meetings with key industry and government stakeholders in nine cities across Canada. The study provides a comprehensive picture of SCM use in Canada particularly looking at the current levels of acceptance and use barriers to increased use influences of market forces and attitudes and concerns of stakeholders.

While there are still many barriers and misunderstandings about the proper use of SCMs acceptance levels have increased in recent years and even many of those traditionally resistant are becoming more open to such technologies. There is also an overall recognition among stakeholders that more should be done to increase the level of SCM acceptance and use. Greater education training tools research and clarification of policies and standards are a few of the areas where improvement could be made.

Technical Report Author: EcoSmart Foundation

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Sustainability and Concrete

At the Westmar Lunch and Learn de Spot discussed the environmental impact of the cement and concrete industry and the goals and objectives of EcoSmart Concrete. De Spot referenced several EcoSmart concrete case studies that took place in the Vancouver area and discussed projects in progress such as EcoSmart Emirates -including preliminary test results- and SOS.

Presentation Author: Michel de Spot, P.Eng., EcoSmart Foundation,

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EcoSmart Concrete

Part of a tour organized by Canada’s Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade for international delegates attending Globe 2008 Barrie’s presentation provided an overview of the EcoSmart Foundation and its projects primarily EcoSmart concrete. Barrie discussed the environmental impact of the cement and concrete industry and focused on the benefits of SCM concrete. The presentation took place at the Seymour Filtration Plant in North Vancouver BC components of which were built using HVFA concrete.

Presentation Author: David Barrie, EIT, EcoSmart Foundation,

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