March 26
The global steel can recycling rate reached its highest recorded level in
2007, according to the World Steel Association.
The 68% rate was a slight bump from 67% in 2006 and is the third straight
year it has increased. Thirty-seven countries reported recycling 7.9 million
tons of steel cans in 2007. Belgium and Germany had the highest steel can
recycling rates, 93% and 91%, respectively. The United States reported a 65%
rate, recycling some 1.7 million tons of steel cans.
"Our data shows that steel recycling is well-established in almost all
regions of the world," said Julie Renner, chairwoman of Worldsteel´s
committee on packaging.
Recycling 7.9 million tons of steel cans avoided more than 14 million tons
of carbon dioxide emissions in 2007, according to Worldsteel.
Contact Waste & Recycling News reporter Joe Truini at 330-865-6166 or
jtruini@crain.com
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