The future of circularity and steel scrap in Europe
David Busstra, Commercial Manager Circularity, at Tata Steel Nederland, explores sustainable trends in steel production, highlighting electric arc furnaces (EAFs) and direct reduced iron (DRI) processes. These technologies lower emissions, making them key to decarbonizing steel, especially in Europe. Tata Steel’s “Zeremis Recycled” product exemplifies this shift, targeting recycled content while reducing emissions. The role of scrap steel is crucial for circularity, reinforced by EU regulations like the Waste Shipment Regulation, which prioritizes recycling within the EU to retain alloying elements and reduce environmental impact.