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4 GREAT REASONS TO RECYCLE STAINLESS STEEL Stainless steel is one of the most commonly used manufacturing alloys. It is popular for many fine qualities, and several different metals are required to help achieve each. 1.Resource Conservation Comprised mainly of iron and carbon, this durable alloy may also have various levels of these additives: • tungsten • titanium • molybdenum • valadium • nickel • chromium Very scarce, these metals may be harvested from only a handful of places throughout the world, and the environmental impact of such extraction is extremely damaging to local environments as well as detrimental to natural resource banks. Recycling these elements from already used products helps to conserve resources for years to come.

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4 GREAT REASONS TO RECYCLE STAINLESS STEEL 

           Stainless steel is one of the most commonly used manufacturing alloys. It is popular for many fine qualities, and several different metals are required to help achieve each. 

 1. Resource Conservation Comprised mainly of iron and carbon, this durable alloy may also have various levels of these 

additives: • tungsten• titanium• molybdenum • valadium• nickel• chromium

Very scarce, these metals may be harvested from only a handful of places throughout the world,  and  the  environmental  impact  of  such  extraction  is  extremely  damaging  to  local environments as well as detrimental to natural resource banks.

                 Recycling  these elements  from already used products helps  to  conserve  resources  for 

years to come.

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 2. Proven Material Quality           Commonly  used  in  the  automotive,  construction,  and  transportation 

industries, as well as  in production of a host of everyday products,  the varied  qualities  of  stainless  steel  alloys  are  relatively  consistent. Recycling within the industry makes good sense, then, as the durability, strength, and other properties of the materials are already known.

 3. Reduction of Medical Costs      Stainless steel is highly desirable for construction of medical equipment 

and utensils as it is extremely resistant to bacterial colonization and easy to  clean.  Relying  on  recycled  materials  for  the  development  and production of new equipment helps to reduce the cost of healthcare.

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4. Reduction of Home Waste     Homes rely on stainless steel for various products within their 

kitchens,  baths,  and  basic  construction.  Retaining  its  strength and luster through the recycling process, the basic material still performs  well  and  looks  great  after  it  has  been  reclaimed. Consumers who purchase  items produced  from recycled  steel take part in the reduction of waste and world improvement.

          For more  information on stainless steel recycling  in San Jose, 

visit this website www.ranchtownrecycling.com/stainless-steel