Steel

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle | Facilities

How do I go green?

Reduce

Choosing steel cans may be a better option than plastic bottles when choosing a soft drink or juice, as recycling options are easier on the environment and longer lasting. Recycling aluminum does not involve downcycling—an old can is made into a new can, over and over, unlike plastic, which is usually remade into a lower quality plastic. Nevertheless, you can still reduce your consumption of steel by not overindulging on canned goods and appliance replacements.

Reuse

If you have a steel appliance or equipment in good working order, try offloading it on freecycle or craigslist or check if a local charity is accepting. Store and organise pens, pencils, and utensils or puncture holes in the can and use it as a decorative candleholder.

Recycle

Rinse that can out, crush it and put it in your blue bin! If you have larger quantities or pieces of steel, contact one of the outlets below:

[Related items – Large Appliances (White Goods); Aluminum; Tin Cans; Other Metals]