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Water
recycling reduces consumption at Alma
In 2004, the Alma Works smelter operation in Quebec reused
50% more water from its settling pond compared to 2003, contributing
to a reduction in municipal water use.
Recycling
community wastewater for alumina processing
Queensland Alumina Limited (QAL – Alcan owns 41.4%) and
Gladstone City Council (GCC) in Australia have established
a long-term partnership based on using treated effluent from
the city for the final wash process of alumina refining.
Protecting
flora and fauna in Australia
Tomago Aluminum in Australia (Alcan 51.55% ownership) is seen
as a proactive community partner and a strong leader in environmental
protection.
Tailings
pond revegetation in Brazil
A tailings pond revegetation project at MRN in Brazil has
proven successful as a sustainable environmental project.
25
years of forest rehabilitation at Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
In 2004, a 25th anniversary partnership
was celebrated between Alcan (Aluminium Pechiney) and other
parties concerning the protection and renewal of the forests
in ''La vallée de la Maurienne'' in France.
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