Innovative Recycling Tech Slashes Carbon Emissions in Steel and Cement
EMR Ltd., a UK-based metal recycling company, is pioneering efforts to decarbonize the steel and cement industries through innovative recycling technologies. As part of the RECTIFI project, funded by the UK’s Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge, EMR is collaborating with Tata Steel and Darlow Lloyd & Sons to develop new grades of recycled steel and sustainable raw materials for cement production. Utilizing advanced sorting technology and AI, EMR’s initiative aims to reduce the need for virgin materials like iron ore and limestone, significantly lowering the carbon footprint of these foundation industries. The company’s work has the potential to prevent nearly 5 million metric tons of CO2-equivalent emissions annually. By integrating recycled materials into steelmaking and cement manufacturing, EMR is driving sustainability and helping the UK transition to a low-carbon economy, showcasing the critical role of technology in advancing responsible industrial practices.
Source: Recycling Today
Technologies Used:
- Advanced Sorting Technology with Artificial Intelligence (AI): AI is used to improve the sorting process of recycled materials, enhancing the quality of recycled steel and its suitability for low-carbon steelmaking.
- Recycled Mineral Blending: This technology processes auto shredder residue (ASR) into a sustainable raw material for the cement industry, reducing reliance on carbon-intensive mining.
Companies Involved:
- EMR Ltd.: A leading metal recycling company in the UK, EMR is at the forefront of developing recycled steel and sustainable raw materials for the cement industry, leveraging advanced sorting technology and AI to enhance the quality and sustainability of its products.
- Tata Steel: Collaborates with EMR to test new grades of recycled steel, contributing to the development of low-carbon steelmaking processes.
- Darlow Lloyd & Sons: A UK-based recycling firm working with EMR to develop a new mineral-rich alternative raw material for the cement industry, reducing the need for traditional mining.
- Aggregate Industries: Evaluates the new sustainable raw material developed by EMR and Darlow Lloyd & Sons for use in cement kilns, contributing to decarbonization efforts in the cement industry.
SDGs Impacted:
- SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production): The initiative promotes the use of recycled materials in steel and cement production, reducing the demand for virgin resources and encouraging sustainable production practices.
- SDG 13 (Climate Action): By developing low-carbon steel and sustainable raw materials for cement, the initiative contributes to significant reductions in carbon emissions, supporting global climate action goals.
- SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): The project represents a significant innovation in the foundation industries of steel and cement, enhancing their sustainability and reducing their environmental impact.
Geographic Focus: United Kingdom
Sustainability Focus: GHG Emissions
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