Reinforced Concrete by the Numbers

97%

The vast majority of domestically produced reinforcing steel (i.e. A615, A706) is typically greater than 97% recycled from post-consumer and/or pre-consumer scrap. Specialty reinforcing steel products (i.e. A1035, A955) have a recycled content typically greater than 75%.

100%

All reinforcing steel is fully recyclable and can be diverted from the waste stream without net cost.

10–15%

Portland cement constitutes only 10 to 15% of structural concrete mix components which results in a low carbon footprint.

95%

Over 95% of water used in steelmaking is recycled and the water returned to the stream is often cleaner than when it entered the mill.

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Reinforcing steel is a virtually 100% recyclable product that provides cradle-to-cradle construction. Building owners and users have discovered the array of benefits achieved with sustainable construction.