GREEN ARMY TECH


GREENER ORGANIC INDUSTRIAL BASE


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The Project Director Joint Services team turns waste into valuable products for sustainable munitions production.


by Gregory O’Connor


s industries continue to face shifting dynamics in international politics, there is increased pressure on sustainability, supply chains and the use of raw mate- rials. Ammunition production in an environmentally sustainable manner is crucial in today’s world. Terefore, it is essential to minimize the impact on the environment, manage supply chains and reduce reliance on materials from overseas.


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By adopting sustainable production practices, the Army can organically increase the supply of critical chemicals and reduce the cost of waste disposal. One effective strat- egy to achieve sustainability in ammunition production is through byproduct synergy. Tis approach involves identifying and utilizing waste materials generated during the production process as raw materials for other industries or reworking the waste so that it can be reused as feeder stock within the Army’s organic industrial base. By doing so, the Army can minimize waste disposal, increase supply readiness of critical chemicals and create a circular economy where materials are reused.


Trough byproducts synergy, waste materials can be transformed into valuable resources, creating new opportunities for economic growth and innovation. For example, various waste chemicals are produced when manufacturing explosives and propellants; disposing of these waste streams can be a costly environmental challenge. Te Army tradition- ally has relied on inexpensive chemicals sourced from outside the United States, some of which are used for producing explosives and propellants. However, concerns over supply chain issues and dependence on foreign sources have highlighted the need for


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