Waupaca Foundry
Environmental - Apr 5, 2024
Foundries and the Evolution of Sustainable Manufacturing | Casting Source
Bryant Esch | Casting SourceFoundries and the Evolution of Sustainable Manufacturing | Casting Source
Metalcasting, one of the oldest industrial processes known to humanity, has traditionally been synonymous with recycling. For centuries, foundries have transformed old metal scraps into new products, embodying a form of environmental sustainability. While this is a foundation to a claim that a well-run foundry is an environmentally sustainable business, what other opportunities define a foundry’s success in achieving benchmark environmental performance? In today’s rapidly changing landscape, what does sustainability truly mean for foundries, and how can they stay ahead of evolving standards? As a freshly-minted environmental professional in 1990, I unpredictably found myself immersed in the metals industry. Working with a family-owned electroplating firm, I witnessed firsthand the challenges posed by burgeoning environmental regulations.