Just about everything we use either contains steel or has been made using steel. Whether it's bolts or buildings, clothes or chemicals, food or fast cars, lamps or lemonade, all depend on steel at some point. Even industries producing other materials like glass, aluminium and plastics, all need steel. The UK steel industry makes a valuable contribution to the economy. The UK steel industry is modern, efficient and environmentally responsible.
Steel is the most recycled material in the world.