Sustain Steel

Reducing carbon emissions with Dr Waqas Hassan Tanveer captured as part of the Zero Carbon Tour.

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by Dr Waqas Hassan Tanveer from Sustain Steel - Zero Carbon Tour interview

Waste products remaining from manufacturing steel, in the form of carbon dioxide or other waste, are taken and put into an electrolyser, converting carbon dioxide to ethylene or propanol. In addition to helping decarbonise the steel industry, we are converting a waste product and giving it a business benefit.

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Reduction in waste products from the steel industry.
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