Why Steel?

There is more steel recycled in North America each year than aluminum, plastic and glass combined. Each year, steel recycling saves the energy equivalent to electrically powering about 1/5 of the households in the USA for one year. Steel recycling programs reduce the solid waste stream resulting in saved landfills space and conservation of natural resources. In 1999, steel plates and beams used in construction were recycled at a rate of 95% also rebar and other steel construction material posted a recycling rate of 45%. 14.2 million cars were recycled in 1999 (enough to circle earth 1-3/4 times) and every ton saves 2,500 pounds of iron ore, 1,400 pounds of coal and 120 pounds of limestone.