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Why does recyclability matter when considering pipe materials? Aren’t factors such as performance capabilities and cost the overriding considerations? Most often, the answer is simple; the best, most capable, long-term, cost-effective pipe available is ductile iron pipe. But did you know that ductile iron is also the only primary full-size-range piping product made from recycled material? Read our article about recyclability and what it means for the utility industry: https://lnkd.in/efJnYzEn #setitandforgetit #ironstrong

🔄 Turning Waste into Wealth: The Power of Iron By-products 🔄 The iron and steel industry is known for generating significant amounts of by-products. However, these materials are far from waste. With the right approach, they can be transformed into valuable resources that contribute to sustainability and economic efficiency. Here's a closer look at how iron by-products are being repurposed: - Slag for Construction: Steel slag is a durable and versatile material used in road construction, cement production, and as an aggregate in concrete, offering a sustainable alternative to natural materials. - Dust and Sludge in Cement: Dust and sludge from the manufacturing process can be utilized in cement production, reducing the need for virgin raw materials and contributing to lower CO2 emissions. - Gas for Energy: Gas by-products from iron and steel production, such as coke oven gas, can be captured and used as a source of energy, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels. - Heat Recovery: Waste heat from the production process can be recovered and converted into electricity or used for heating purposes, enhancing energy efficiency. - Scrap Metal Recycling: Iron and steel scraps are fully recyclable and can be melted down and reused to produce new steel products, minimizing waste and saving energy. By embracing these innovative uses for by-products, the iron and steel industry not only mitigates its environmental impact but also enhances its sustainability and contributes to a circular economy. ♻️ #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #IronByProducts #EcoFriendly #InnovationInSteel

Market Valuation: C6-Zero commands a $5B market valuation yearly, underscoring its waste reduction and economic impact. C6-Zero leads in remanufacturing Asphalt Shingles, yielding #FuelOil, #Granules, #Fiberglass, #CalciumCarbonate, & #VCM #CarbonCredits, with zero waste. #MarketAnalysis: 12 Million Tons of Asphalt Shingles are dumped into American landfills annually, without our proven remanufacturing process there would be a total loss of: - 1.2 Billion Gallons of Fuel Oil - 4.5 Million Tons of Granules - 800 Million Pounds of Fiberglass - 4.5 Million Tons of Calcium Carbonate - 4 Million Tons of VCM Carbon Credits (C02) We continue to explore our mission to convert waste into opportunity and foster a sustainable future! 🌍 #C6Zero #CircularEconomy #Innovation #MarketAnalysis #MarketValuation

It's #PlasticFreeJuly! Time to rethink #plumbing choices. After use, #plasticpipes all go to waste. Our guide compares them to #sustainable pipe alternatives made of copper, iron & steel. https://buff.ly/4bS8GBH

#RDF production system for waste substitute fuel This proposal is suitable for the large-scale #resource utilization of #waste mattresses and sofas. Through the two-stage crushing of a double axis shear crusher and a four axis shear crusher, the iron species in each piece of garbage are fully separated from combustible substances. The crushed material is processed through processes such as magnetic separation for iron removal and #RDF granulation, achieving the most efficient resource #recycling. The entire automated system can completely replace manual disassembly, significantly improving production efficiency and increasing recycling value, achieving a perfect transformation of #garbage treatment from "harmfulness" to "resource utilization". #RDF #MadeinChina #resourceutilization #resourcerecycling #SUN-T

#Recycling and smelting new #aluminum from scrap aluminum slag generates a material known as salt slag, which is classified as hazardous waste in most countries and is prohibited from landfills. Disposing of waste in an environmentally sustainable yet cost-effective manner is a major challenge for the aluminum smelting industry. The latest advances in #crystallization technology convert hazardous #salt slag waste into valuable resources and, most importantly, reinserting it into your smelter means you have full control over the #process.

What are the environmental considerations in the steel market? https://lnkd.in/dkNMzgEY In an era defined by growing environmental awareness and sustainability imperatives, the steel industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact. From raw material extraction to manufacturing processes and end-of-life disposal, every stage of the steel production lifecycle presents unique environmental challenges and opportunities. In this article, we’ll explore the environmental considerations in the steel market and discuss strategies for mitigating environmental impacts while maintaining competitiveness and meeting global demand. One of the primary environmental considerations in the steel market is the carbon footprint associated with steel production. Traditional steelmaking processes, such as the blast furnace-basic oxygen furnace (BF-BOF) route,... #steelprice #steel #iron #steelnews #news #steelmarket #market #industrialnews #LME #HKEX #Londonmetalexchange #metal #metalexchange #investment #investing #stock #stocks

When selecting valve material for your media you must also consider the various treatments of the materials and their effects. Certain surface treatments may not be suitable for media that contain chemicals that can dissolve the coating and contaminate the media. Surface treatment of metals is also a major environmental hazard as it requires a lot of chemicals. By selecting the right materials and treatments, we can make a significant impact on our operations and the environment! 🌱 We have chosen the environmentally friendly SuperExpanite® as our hardening treatment. Not only is SuperExpanite® better for the environment, but it also increases the lifetime of your valves! Find out more 👇 #ramenvalves #sustainability #surfacehardening #expanite

Reducing the carbon footprint of cold rolled steel strip Are you also currently considering how carbon emissions can be reduced in the steel value chain? We provide answers to this question in the “Decarbonization” section of our website (just click on the link in the comments). Solutions can be found, for example, in the use of green hydrogen in raw material and cold rolled steel strip production, in calculation tools for tracking and documenting carbon footprints on a grade-by-grade basis, and in the allocation of real carbon savings for finished materials. Learn more on our website? #decarbonization #sustainability #carbonfootprint #carbonemissions #emissionreduction #inspireinnovateimprove #coldrolledsteelstrip #steelindustry

Red mud is the waste of bauxite refinement into alumina, the feedstock for aluminium production1. With about 180 million tonnes produced per year1, red mud has amassed to one of the largest environmentally hazardous waste products, with the staggering amount of 4 billion tonnes accumulated on a global scale1. Here we present how this red mud can be turned into valuable and sustainable feedstock for ironmaking using fossil-free hydrogen-plasma-based reduction, thus mitigating a part of the steel-related carbon dioxide emissions by making it available for the production of several hundred million tonnes of green steel. The process proceeds through rapid liquid-state reduction, chemical partitioning, as well as density-driven and viscosity-driven separation between metal and oxides. We show the underlying chemical reactions, pH-neutralization processes and phase transformations during this surprisingly simple and fast reduction method. The approach establishes a sustainable toxic-waste treatment from aluminium production through using red mud as feedstock to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from steelmaking. https://lnkd.in/dTEbVh7P #environmentalsustainability #greensteel