Stainless Steel World Magazine May 2024 | Page 14

Green and circular : the future of stainless steel production

In the past three years , the dash to green steel , both carbon and stainless , has accelerated . Stainless steel is intrinsically more sustainable than carbon steel because it is more durable , as well as being used extensively in green transition applications . In addition , 3D printing , recycling and electrification are helping to reduce carbon footprints still further .
By James Chater