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Sustainable Foundries

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…

Material Choices event provides a forum for eco learning

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…