The LIFE project six European flagship ferrous foundries will implement at industrial scale the inorganic binder system on their production process implying major changes, starting with selection of the suitable inorganic binder system, changes in processes and investments in new equipment. In parallel different sand reclamation methods will be demonstrated. Based on the results obtained, the foreseen techniques will present an outstanding knowledge for BAT technologies participating to tackle environmental problems and to produce greener products to European market.

The LIFE project aims:

•    To successfully use inorganic binder systems on an industrial scale in six flagship ferrous foundries, including necessary equipment investments, in five European countries

•    To develop tailor-made inorganic binder systems solutions for iron and steel foundries, in cooperation with the flagship foundries

•    To demonstrate different type of sand reclamation methods for inorganic binder system sands (thermal, mechanical and wet methods)

•    To enhance the replication potential by

• contacting 200 and interviewing 100 potential ferrous foundries.
• guiding and testing inorganic binders in 15 selected follower pilot foundries in Europe
• providing new results and experiences for the preparation of the Reference Document on Best Available Techniques in the Smitheries and Foundries Industry (BREF document).

•    To ensure an efficient communication and dissemination of the project activities.

•    To arrange training workshops in six partner countries for potential follower pilot foundries and other relevant stakeholders.