Recycling rate of 69% confirms steel for packaging’s continued position as leader in Europe.

#11.03.2009 Recycling rate of 69% confirms steel for packaging’s continued position as leader in Europe.

Latest recycling statistics represent a further 3.5% reduction of steel for packaging’s CO2 emissions year on year and place the recycling rate for steel above those of other packaging materials such as plastic, beverage cartons and glass (19.7%, 32% and 62% respectively).