Metal - Building Renewable

A photograph of red hot recycled steel rods rolled in a foundry after melting. In the lower-left corner is a circular triangle of arrows to indicate recycling. Across the top of the image are the words "Scrap to Steel: The 5-Step Steel Recycling Process."

Scrap to Steel: The 5-Step Steel Recycling Process

ByJim Pritchard October 17, 2023October 14, 2024

Have you every wondered how steel is recycled? In this article, we cover the 5-Step Steel Recycling Process from start to finish to answer all your questions.

Two visually different types of steel. The pile in the left-hand photo is randomly stacked scrap steel with rust and various shapes and sizes of steel tubing. The photo on the right is uniformly shaped, with shiny new steel stacked in a neat pile. Across the top of the image are the words "Types of Recycled Steel: Understanding Scrap Metal and More." In the lower center of the image is a graphic showing three generic categories, A, B, and C, with an arrow pointing to category C.

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Types of Recycled Steel: Understanding Scrap Metal and More

ByJim Pritchard October 16, 2023October 14, 2024

Do you want to learn more about the different types of recycled steel and how to identify them? This article explains what you need to know.

A pile of scrap metal in a scrapyard with a sizeable mechanical grab sorting through it. Across the top of the image are the words "10 Environmental Benefits of Recycled Steel to Consider." On the lower left-hand side is a yellow speech bubble with the word "benefits."

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10 Environmental Benefits of Recycled Steel to Cheer For

ByJim Pritchard October 15, 2023October 14, 2024

Are you wondering whether to use recycled steel in your next construction project? This article explains 10 Environmental Benefits of Recycled Steel that you should consider.

A blue-gray steel structure for a building is viewed from the bottom and set against a blue sky with white clouds. Across the top are the words "Recycled Steel FAQ - Your Construction Questions Answered." The image's bottom left is a graphic comprising a circular triangle of green arrows with the earth in the bottom right. In the bottom left of the image is a speech bubble icon in blue and yellow with the letters "FAQ."

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Recycled Steel FAQ – Your Construction Questions Answered

ByJim Pritchard October 14, 2023October 14, 2024

Are you seeking answers to the most frequently asked questions about recycled steel? Well, look no further because our comprehensive list of recycled steel FAQ will answer some of the best questions on the topic to help you understand better how to use recycled steel in construction.

A collage showing metal recycling at various stages, including handling of scrap metal with a grappler, a bale of copper scraps, and some finished steel beams. The words "recycled building materials" are written across the top of the image and a green icon showing three "recycling arrows" appears in the center.

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All About Recycled Building Materials: The Key Facts to Know

ByJim Pritchard January 19, 2023October 14, 2024

Recycled building materials are a great way to save money and reduce your impact on the environment simultaneously. But which materials are most commonly recycled, and how is this done? We find out.