2016 R3 Dave Keeling

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March 29, 2016

Massrecycle R3 ConferenceMassrecycle R3 Conference

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Founded in 1988, Now part of AISI

In 2000, SRI merged with AISI In 2000, SRI merged with AISI

AISI has represented the domestic steel & AISI has represented the domestic steel & iron industry since 1855iron industry since 1855


Formed in 1988, now part of SMDI & AISI

American Iron & Steel Institute =Steel Market Development Institute +SMDI-Sustainability

+Steel Recycling Institute+ several other steel related groups

Mark A. ThimonsMark A. ThimonsVice President, Sustainability, SMDIVice President, Sustainability, SMDI

David KeelingDavid KeelingDirector, Recycling Director, Recycling Steel Recycling InstituteSteel Recycling Institute

Brandie SebastianBrandie SebastianManager, Life Cycle Manager, Life Cycle AssessmentAssessmentSteel Recycling InstituteSteel Recycling Institute

Eamon GearyEamon GearyManager, Construction Manager, Construction SustainabilitySustainability

Jackie KirbyJackie KirbyExecutive AssistantExecutive Assistant


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Economics - saves money - substitution costEconomics - saves money - substitution costEnvironment - conserves resourcesEnvironment - conserves resources

Energy: 5450 BTU saved per lb. Of steelEnergy: 5450 BTU saved per lb. Of steelSaves per ton of steelSaves per ton of steel

Coal - 1,400 lbsCoal - 1,400 lbsIron ore - 2,500 lbsIron ore - 2,500 lbsLimestone - 120 lbsLimestone - 120 lbs

Saves landfill spaceSaves landfill space1 cubic yard whole steel cans = 150 lbs1 cubic yard whole steel cans = 150 lbs1 cubic yard flattened steel cans = 850 lbs1 cubic yard flattened steel cans = 850 lbs

Why recycle Steel?Why recycle Steel?


A Partnership in Steel MakingA Partnership in Steel Making

Two Production Methods:Two Production Methods:

BOF or Integrated MillBOF or Integrated MillAbout 40% of overall U.S. productionAbout 40% of overall U.S. productionUses coke to convert Iron ore to Pig ironUses coke to convert Iron ore to Pig ironTypically 65-75% molten ironTypically 65-75% molten iron and 25-35% scrapand 25-35% scrap

EAF or Mini MillEAF or Mini MillAbout 60% of U.S. productionAbout 60% of U.S. productionUses primarily scrap andUses primarily scrap and direct-reduced iron (DRI)direct-reduced iron (DRI)Typically 0-25% iron and 75-100% scrapTypically 0-25% iron and 75-100% scrap


OVERALL STEEL RECYCLING RATE


Millions of tons recycled per yearMillions of tons recycled per year


World Steel MarketWorld Steel Market• World Production = 1,490,000,000 tons World Production = 1,490,000,000 tons • Chinese Production = 800,000,000 tonsChinese Production = 800,000,000 tons• US Production = 86,000,000 tonsUS Production = 86,000,000 tons

( There is one single town in China that ( There is one single town in China that produces more steel than produces more steel than all US producers)all US producers)

China on pace to export 100 million tonsChina on pace to export 100 million tons


Struggling economies in rest of world especially ChinaStruggling economies in rest of world especially China

Strong US dollar is encouraging importsStrong US dollar is encouraging imports

““Feels like Deja vu all over again”Feels like Deja vu all over again”

• Finished steel imports were 30% of domestic steel market, Finished steel imports were 30% of domestic steel market, which is about double their normal levels. which is about double their normal levels. • China is not the only culprit, South Korea, Japan, Brazil and Turkey are all China is not the only culprit, South Korea, Japan, Brazil and Turkey are all

dumping their steel on our shores.dumping their steel on our shores.

• 20% overcapacity in Chinese Steel production20% overcapacity in Chinese Steel production• 25% overcapacity in Chinese Aluminum production25% overcapacity in Chinese Aluminum production• Glut of 50 million condos in ChinaGlut of 50 million condos in China

(September 3, 2015 AMM article with Adam Minter, author “Junkyard Planet”)(September 3, 2015 AMM article with Adam Minter, author “Junkyard Planet”)


CONTAINER RECYCLING RATE


Steel cans in the marketplaceSteel cans in the marketplace

Steel food cans make up 90% of the steel can marketplaceSteel food cans make up 90% of the steel can marketplace

Steel Aerosol cans are 7% of the steel can marketplaceSteel Aerosol cans are 7% of the steel can marketplace

Steel paint cans are 3% of steel cans in the marketplaceSteel paint cans are 3% of steel cans in the marketplace


72 OF TOP 100 CURBSIDE PROGRAMS INCLUDE 72 OF TOP 100 CURBSIDE PROGRAMS INCLUDE EMPTY STEEL AEROSOL CANSEMPTY STEEL AEROSOL CANS

Over 5900 programs collect Over 5900 programs collect empty aerosols in their steel can mixempty aerosols in their steel can mix

(Los Angeles to Chicago to New York and a lot of places in between)(Los Angeles to Chicago to New York and a lot of places in between)


Paint Cans: Empty with Dry Skin!

Approximately 4800 programs include empty steel paint cansApproximately 4800 programs include empty steel paint cans

Steel paint cans still have 55% of Steel paint cans still have 55% of paint container marketpaint container market


AUTOMOBILE RECYCLING RATE


Total of 3,863 pounds, 58% steel

Steel Content in Today’s AutomobileSteel Content in Today’s Automobile


Appliance Recycling RateAppliance Recycling Rate


APPLIANCE RECYCLINGA typical appliance is produced using about 65 percent steel which is the primary reason A typical appliance is produced using about 65 percent steel which is the primary reason nearly 90 percent of discarded appliances are recycled each year. nearly 90 percent of discarded appliances are recycled each year.

The steel content drives the recycling of appliances!The steel content drives the recycling of appliances!


Nobody likes a smart_ _ _!


10/30/09

American Metal Market


Historical Perspective (‘06 &’09)


Structural recycling rate steady for last 10 years!


Today, Construction means structural steel recycling!Today, Construction means structural steel recycling!

w w w . Recycle-Steel . o r g10/30/09

American Metal Market


Rebar Recycling Rate

Rebar recycling grows as concrete recycling expands!Rebar recycling grows as concrete recycling expands!


• Ultra light Steel Auto BodyUltra light Steel Auto Body

• Steel BridgesSteel Bridges

• Steel Utility PolesSteel Utility Poles

• Residential Steel FramingResidential Steel Framing


Willis Tower, Chicago, ILThen (1972)• Sears Tower• 76,000 tons of steel• 20% recycled content (est)

Now (2013)• Willis Tower (second tallest in hemisphere)• 60,000 tons of steel (strength)• 90% recycled content (for structural steel)•43,000 automobiles•7,000 tons of steel cans from curbside-drop off •10,000 tons of industrial scrap• 876,000 fewer man-hours•58% smaller carbon footprint• 74% less embodied energy

The Strength and Sustainability of Today’s SteelThe Strength and Sustainability of Today’s Steel


Ferrous Scrap DealersFerrous Scrap DealersYears of steel recycling experienceYears of steel recycling experience

Convenient locationsConvenient locations

Container and transportation capabilitiesContainer and transportation capabilities

Complete processing equipmentComplete processing equipment

Strong relationships with end marketsStrong relationships with end markets

Look for additional consolidation/vertical integrationLook for additional consolidation/vertical integration


[email protected]@steel.org

Website: www.recycle-steel.orgTwitter: @EnviroMetalFacebook: www.facebook.com/EnviroMetal YouTube: www.youtube.com/EnviroMetal

Dave KeelingDave KeelingP.O. Box 160P.O. Box 160

Big Bend, WI 53103Big Bend, WI 53103

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