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Smart Sectors

Concrete Sector Information

EPA is the main agency that regulates the concrete sector. The following links are intended to help Smart Sectors partners and the public learn more about how EPA works with the concrete and cement sector.

Basic EPA regulatory information

EPA resources

  • ENERGY STAR Focus on Energy Efficiency in Ready Mix Concrete Manufacturing — ENERGY STAR is an EPA voluntary program that saves businesses and consumers energy and money.
  • SmartWay Transport — EPA's SmartWay Transport program helps companies advance supply chain sustainability by measuring, benchmarking and improving freight transportation efficiency. Any company or organization that ships, manages or hauls freight in its operations can become an EPA SmartWay Partner.
  • Sustainable Materials Management Prioritization Tools — Free, life cycle-based tools that offer a starting place to establish priorities for environmental improvement, focus limited financial and human resources where action could offer greater holistic benefit, and consider key industries for collaboration.