All Credits: Sustainability Myths and Realities of Structural Steel  

This presentation dispels common myths about the environmental sustainability of the U.S. structural steel industry. It explains the two primary methods of steel production (BOF and EAF) and their environmental impacts, focusing on the benefits of the EAF process which uses recycled steel scrap as its primary input. The presentation also details how the industry uses Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) to transparently report the environmental impact of its products. It also compares the carbon emissions of the U.S. steel industry to other countries and industries, highlighting its relatively low emissions. Finally, the presentation emphasizes the recyclability of steel and its minimal contribution to landfill waste.