Theme IV Use

A key challenge in circular steel is the repeated recycling of materials, which can lead to the accumulation of tramp elements in the steel. This accumulation affects the steel’s composition and properties over time, potentially requiring new production approaches and resulting in different end products. Despite these changes, it is essential that products made from recycled or “green” steel maintain the same, if not better, levels of quality and production efficiency as current standards. In a globally competitive market, the success of circular practices will depend not only on sustainability but also on cost-effectiveness, efficiency in design, and zero-defect manufacturing. Within this context, Theme IV focuses on ensuring that steel users can successfully operate their manufacturing processes with higher recycled content, alternative production methods, and through practices such as reuse and remanufacturing.