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    Recycling Rates and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

    The steel recycling industry consists of a variety of procedures, but in most cases the common method involves reclaiming scrap steel during secondary processing, such as industrial roll recycling or scrap processing. This process can take several forms, with some procedures being more environmentally-friendly than others. Some recycling programs are not as eco-friendly as others. Structural steel recycling is one method that is considered to be environmentally responsible. Since this process uses steel recycled from demolition sites or buildings torn down for reconstruction, it reduces contamination of surrounding land and decreases the waste of natural resources such as coal and petroleum. This secondary processing is done primarily at the demolition…