Since 2007 WWF has promoted the idea that for one hour all the lights around the World are turned off to raise awareness of the environmental issues affecting this planet. Whilst 60 minutes to save the Earth sounds like Mission Impossible and maybe pointless vanity, it would seem that every action however small we take to save carbon or to…
The foundry industry is energy-intense and energy-challenged. The Founders' Livery work very closely with the industry’s trade body, the Cast Metals Federation, who in turn have been part of the Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge which has improving energy efficiency and fuel switching as key aims. The industry is also a key part of the circular economy for metals. Founders are…
The Furniture Makers’ Company hosted the latest in a series of sustainability events, ‘Material Choices for more Sustainable Products’, on 4 March 2025 at Furniture Makers Hall. The seminar focussed on examining some of the established and widely used materials in the furniture and furnishing sector and considerations for greater sustainability. Furniture and equipment may appear to be inconsequential but…
