Steel: The EnviroMetal

07/07/2020

A single wind tower may contain up to 200 or more tons of steel and, because a wind turbine generates essentially emission-free electricity, the emissions created from producing a steel tower are offset in only about six months.

03/10/2020

There are typically 60 to 80 million tons of steel scrap recycled per year into new steel products in North America. In the past 30 years, more than one billion tons of steel scrap have been recycled into new steel by the North American steel industry.

05/20/2019

Read ArcelorMittal USA's latest report on corporate responsibility and sustainability. This is their tenth year reporting data.

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05/02/2019

Investment in new and efficient forms of technology is just one of the many ways the steel industry increases the sustainability of steelmaking.

The 118-year-old Pittsburgh steelmaker said its new casting and rolling facility will allow it to better compete for decades to come.

03/08/2019

Steel has life cycle advantages over competing materials because of its relatively low energy use, high recyclability, conservation of natural resources and the extensive reuse of by-products.

Steel Your Environment Steel Industry Calls on Policymakers to Lay Foundation for Life Cycle Thinking in Auto Regulations New automotive CO2e emissions regulation in planning around the world provides a unique opportunity to align regulatory practice with the state of the art in environmental produc...

03/01/2019

At the scrap yard reusable parts, such as doors, seats, hoods, trunk lids, windows, wheels and other parts are removed from the cars. During this same process, cars are drained of fluids, mercury switches are removed and the cars are prepared for environmentally responsible recycling.

These procedures and the continuous value of steel scrap is why nearly 100% of the out-of-service automobiles are collected for recycling each year.

02/25/2019

Steel is the most recycled material on the planet, more than all other materials combined. Being able to and reused without any loss of durability or strength is one reason why steel is recycled at such a high rate in the automotive and construction industries.

02/19/2019

Steel can continuously from one steel product to another—meaning your old car can become your appliance of tomorrow. Steel is the EnviroMetal.

01/27/2019

It’s always important to check with your local recycler on the rules and accepted materials for your curbside pickup.

So now you know: Throwing all your recycling into a single bin ain’t all it’s cracked up to be. Single-stream recycling may be more convenient, but, as we repor…

12/20/2018

The Benefits of Innovative Green Technology in the US Steel Industry

Since the Industrial Revolution, the steel manufacturing industry remains competitive in global markets and........

12/06/2018

Greenhouse gas emissions from production of Chinese steel are substantially greater than emissions from production of comparable steel in North America, according to a series of reports released today

Greenhouse gas emissions from production of Chinese steel are substantially greater than emissions from production of comparable steel in North America, according to a series of reports released today by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI)

12/06/2018

Today is National Miner’s Day, honoring the sacrifices and accomplishments of miners. These hardworking men and women provide the steel industry with the iron ore, coal and limestone that are the foundation of our industry.