Washington Business Fall 2016 | Legislative Review

issue area reports | employment & workplace “I’m an expectant mother and I want my baby to come into a safe, clean world. Which is why I feel so good about working at Nucor. They care about the environment.” Amber Jaspers, Crane Tender Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. Repurposing scrap for a cleaner, stronger Washington. Every year, Nucor Steel recycles the equivalent of over a half million automobiles, turning heaps of scrap from old cars, appliances and soup cans into steel rebar for the next generation of roads, bridges and buildings. While Nucor is the largest and oldest major recycler in Washington state, providing jobs to more than 320 families, few people realize they even exist. Perhaps it’s because the plant, located within sight of the Space Needle, not only meets — but goes beyond — federal clean air requirements. “That’s one of the many things we do to be good neighbors in our community,” says Nucor Seattle General Manager Matt Lyons. “If we didn’t produce the steel here, it would likely be produced elsewhere in an area with much lower environmental standards,” says Patrick Jablonski, Nucor’s environmental manager. Nucor’s commitment to the environment is great for Washington, and especially for Amber and her new baby. To learn more about Nucor Steel Seattle, Inc. and how businesses are creating jobs while watching out for our environment, visit AWB.org/GrowHere. Bill considered as part of Favorable outcome for AWB’s voting record WA 98507-0658 • 800.521.9325 Washington businesses PO Box 658, Olympia, • www.AWB.org Missed Opportunities #GrowHere special edition 2016 11

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