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AAC WORLDWIDE %u2022 3.2025 NEWS & MARKET 11The plant has also developed a process for recycling the powder residues remaining from production. For this purpose, it was necessary to modify the AAC formulation and set up appropriate equipment.Xella France also welcomed Saint Savin City Council officials this year to discuss the plant%u2019s sustainability efforts and progress in corporate social responsibility.Improved sustainability through innovative ideasTo reintegrate leftovers into the production process, the plant has invested %u20ac1.1 million overall in a new shredding and screening machine just outside the facility. This equipment enables it to recycle as much production leftovers as possible locally, particularly in AAC production, where over 50% of the total leftovers are reused. This also helps reduce transport costs and CO%u2082 emissions by 50%. Through this step, Xella France aims to save %u20ac350,000 annually by reusing its own materials while not having to buy and thus conserving natural resources that would normally be part of the product recipe. In fact, the results have exceeded expectations, with transportation costs reduced by 60%, translating to a decrease of 1,015 tons of CO%u2082 e per year.Today, the crusher processes 50 tons of leftovers daily, producing 25 tons of powder and 25 tons of pre-granulates. \der, unlike sand, is already crushed. Additionally, there%u2019s a significant positive impact on the safety of our handling and transport teams,\Ray.Looking ahead, the plant%u2019s goal is to invest further in the crusher to enable it to sell the aggregates. This Xella FranceRte de Pr%u00e9 Ch%u00e2telain38300 Saint-SavinFrancewww.xella.frwould mean that production scraps are no longer considered waste to be disposed of but rather valuable aggregates to be commercialized. Once again, the plant is turning a limitation into an opportunity and can take pride in developing this innovative solution independently.Close exchange with the city administrationXella France also welcomed Saint Savin City Council officials this year to discuss the plant%u2019s sustainability efforts and progress in corporate social responsibility. The meeting covered topics including Xella%u2019s CSR strategy, advancements in recycling and waste reclamation, partnerships for responsible material recovery, efforts to reduce CO%u2082 emissions, and initiatives for local biodiversity conservation and renewable energy. %u25cf