Sustainability

From easy, infinite recyclability to ever greater savings in emissions and resources, the environmental credentials of steel for packaging are extraordinary and unique.

Further Reading

Steel is Europe’s most recycled packaging material

It’s easy to see why 85,5% of steel packaging is recycled in Europe –far more than any other competing packaging material

Recycling rates of main packaging materials in 2020 (EU27+3)

85,5%

Steel

41%

Plastics

51%

Beverage carton

76%

Aluminium beverage cans

78%

Glass