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AGGBEAT TO GO To get daily news updates from AggBeat Online, scan this tag with your smart phone. efforts to work with local both to provide economic opportunity and to build more environmentally responsible public projects, Freeman says. The city installed 2,100 square feet of Poticrete, along with a decorative band and educational plaque that provides public information on the city's efforts to build more environmentally responsible public projects. Currently, Whatcom County's two regional solid waste man- agement companies accept toilets for a small fee and provide them for future Poticrete installations. This use, along with other options for recycled aggregate, will help the city include more than 400 tons of recycled materials in concrete alone in street projects each year, Freeman points out. "This is a situation where everyone wins," he says. "This project and this use of toilets is an example of the strategic risks that public agencies need to take in this day and age to encour- age local markets that support recycled materials and more sustainable road projects." This project received the first GreenRoads certification, according to Freeman. RUGGED RACES, TRIATHLON Luck Stone sponsors As part of a three-year sponsorship that kicked off last year, Luck Stone served as the presenting sponsor of the 14th annual XTERRA East Championship off-road triathlon and trail run- ning races held June 9-10. This was the 14th year for XTERRA in Richmond, Va. Luck Stone says it shares a common goal with XTERRA "to empower others to achieve their personal best in an outdoor rugged terrain and to honor the environment." The aggregates producer adds that it takes leadership, tenacity, and commitment to train for an XTERRA event. "We are inspired by XTERRA's athletes and outdoor enthu- siasts," Bob Grauer, president of Luck Stone, said in a press release. "Their grit and determination to be the best in the world and to exceed their goals is something we admire and strive to emulate daily in our business. We are thrilled to be partnering with XTERRA on the East Championship and to bring elite athletes to a city that encourages healthy outdoor activities and environmental stewardship." 6 City of Richmond Mayor Dwight C. Jones says that the city of Richmond is playing an active role in getting the community active and engaged in fitness and health awareness with the Healthy Richmond Campaign. "In partnership with the Friends of James River Park, Luck Stone's sponsorship will also bring focus on environmental stew- ardship and showcase one of the best urban park systems in the nation," Jones noted in a press release issued by Luck Stone. Luck Stone continues to demonstrate its commitment to the Richmond Community and the environment by preserving open spaces, providing products for public trails and parks, and clean- ing up trail way systems throughout the state of Virginia. For more information on the partnership between Luck Stone and XTERRA, go to www.luckstone.com/xterra-world- tour-2012 or follow Luck Stone on Facebook at www.facebook. com/Luck.Stone.XTERRA. To follow Aggregates Manager on Facebook for more stories like this, go to www.facebook.com/ AggregatesManager. AGGREGATES MANAGER July 2012