Learn about current environmental issues facing the metalcasting industry. Agenda topics include carbon footprint reduction; what’s hot and new regarding air, water and waste, and safety and health; legislative and regulatory update; impact of “fracking” on the metalcasting industry and beneficial use; estimating PM2.5 emissions; estimating GHG emissions from foundry waste; sustainable development; EHS program performance with safety assessments; dust control in the cleaning room; silica exposure from uniforms; REACH (the European Community Regulation on Chemicals); combustible dust; GHG emissions; and strategies for maintaining EHS compliance; among others.

TRC’s will be presenting on the following topics:

• Bob Scholz will be presenting “Practical Dust Control in the Cleaning Room,” August 14, 3:10 pm
• Paul Turpin will be presenting, in conjunction with Bryant Esch of Waupaca Foundry, “The Use of Foundry Sand By-Product as a Substitute for Clay in Landfill Liner and Cap Construction,” August 15, 3:40 pm