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What one company deems trash may be another's opportunity. The U.S. Business Council for Sustainable Development has launched a project in the Houston region that matches undervalued waste from one facility with users at another business. "This concept has proven successful in many cities in the U.S. and abroad," says James Morriss, an environmental attorney with Thompson & Knight. "Re-using these by-products in other industries saves energy, reduces environmental impacts and offers the possibility of new profit centers." He notes one example of such a process is CemStar, developed by TXI. CemStar uses slag from steelmaking in the manufacture of cement, resulting in an increase in cement production and a significant reduction in emissions. To interview Mr. Morriss, contact Barry Pound at 800-559-4534 or barry@androvett.com.