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1. One day I may be a train Steel is the most recycled packaging material in Europe

2. Recycling Steel is a monomaterial and therefore easy to recycle Steel is the most recycled packaging material in Europe and acrossthe world Because steel is magnetic, it can be easily recovered from all efficient wastestreams Recycling saves resources (iron ore, coal, limestone) and reduces CO2emissions Steel is a permanent material that can be infinitely recycled without anyloss of quality

3. Inherentrecyclingproperties Steel is a monomaterialneeding no complex material separation processes and is therefore simple to recycle. Steel packaging is100% recyclable Steel is the most recycled packaging material Using recycled steel to make new steel saves energy and resources High production temperatures ensure recycled material is contamination-free

4. Steel: the recycling champion Steel is the most recycled packaging material in Europe and across the world. 100% of all recycled steel packaging is reused to make new steel In Europe, recycling infrastructures have been in place for a long time so are well-established and highly efficient Over 70% of steel packaging isrecycled in Europe The industry aims to achieve an average European recycling rate for metal packaging of 80% by 2020 Sources: Industry experts - PlasticsEurope, ACE (Alliance for beverage cartons & the environment), FVE (EuropeanContainer Glass Federation), APEAL (European Association of producers of steel for packaging). Based on 2010 data for steel and glass and on 2009 data for all others.

5. Easyseparation Because steel is magnetic, it can be easily recovered from all efficient waste streams. No need for separate waste collection, meaning easier recycling Easy separation makes recycling of steel cost-effective Increased recycling means reduced landfill Even if steel packaging ends up being incinerated, the steel can be recovered from the bottom ash

6. Recyclingsavesresources Recycling saves primary resources and reduces CO2 emissions. Energy and raw materials (iron ore, coal and limestone) embedded in recycled cans are entirely reused In 2010, 2.4 million tonnes of packaging steel was recycled in Europe, saving over 4 million tonnes of CO2 Each item of recycled steel packaging saves over one and a half times its weight in CO2

7. Closedmaterialloop,open productloop Steel is a permanent material that can be infinitely recycled without any lossof quality. Once melted down, steel can be reused for a variety of applications thanks to its closed material, open product loop properties Steel is recycled into new steel, to be used for cars, trains, buildings, packaging etc. The steelmaking process needs scrap metal, so every steel plant is also a recycling plant

8. Fresh on the inside,tough on the outside Steel packaging is virtually unbreakable and preserves nutrients

9. Performance Themechanical strength of steel packaging guarantees its lasting durability Total barrier properties against light, gases and liquids, ensure product quality and brand performance Food packed in steel has equivalent vitamin content to freshly prepared, without needing preserving agents A wide range of dispensing options can be used to suit the functionof the product From food to chemical products, steel for packaging offersunrivalled efficiency, safety and performance

10. Durable & unbreakable The mechanical strength of steel packaging guarantees its lasting durability. Steel is impact-resistant, puncture-resistant and unbreakablein the supplychain Steel packaging can withstand high external pressure during filling processessuch as retort The inherent strength of steel for packaging provides optimal resistance to high-pressure filling of aerosol cans

11. Total barrier, ensuring product integrity Total barrier properties against light, gases and liquids ensure product quality and brand performance. Steel is unbreakable and offers total product protection during transportation or storage Steel packaging is impermeable and protects contents from light, oxygen, gases, fragrances, flavourings, oils, fats and fluids

12. Preservingnutrients and vitaminswithout additives Food packaged in steel has equivalent vitamin content to freshly prepared, without needing additives or preserving agents. No additional preservatives are required to protect canned food storedatambienttemperature All bacteria are eliminated by temperature during the filling process Fruit and vegetables canned within hours of harvesting retain their nutrients throughout their shelf life

13. Variety of dispensing options,consistent performance A wide range of dispensing options can be used to suit the function of the product. Portion sized packaging limits product waste Steel aerosols allow efficient and sophisticated delivery of contents Steel aerosols are capable of holding reactive contents

14. Consumer trust & reliability From food products to chemical products, steel for packaging offers unsurpassed efficiency, safety and performance. Cans are adaptedto current lifestyles including eating or drinking on the move Individual consumer needs are met by convenient, quick to cook food packaged in a wide range of sizes and volumes Contents are safely preserved for long periods of time Consistent food quality reassures consumers

15. Size matters Portion sized packaging reduces food spoilage

16. Use Food packaged in steel requires no refrigeration during transport and storage Steel offers unparallelledpremium primary packaging solutions Steel packaging contributes to reducing food waste Food packaged in steel has equivalent vitamin contentto freshly prepared

17. Reducedenergyneed Food packaged in steel is energy efficient, from farm to fork, Food packaged in steel can be transported and stored atambient temperature Energy consumption is reduced throughout the supply chain Transport and storagecosts are lower Souce: Scientific Certification Sysytem (scs)

18. Premium primarypackaging Steel packaging requires virtually no outer (secondary)packaging to protect it during transport Food cans need only be shrink-wrapped and placed on a cardboard tray Steel delivers high efficiency, allowing multi-layer stacking Steel cans are able to resist high axial loads Steel offers excellent supply chain advantages.

19. Reduced food waste and spoilage Portion-sized packaging means consumers choose the size they need and throw less food away Food cans capture food in productive years and balance production with consumer demand Cans retain product freshness, flavourand nutritional value longer than any other packaging There is no spoilage and loss due to contamination by other products Steel packaging contributes to reducing food waste and spoilage.

20. More withless Lighter steel means less energy and raw materials

21. Manufacturing Innovationin production means that steel for packaging is up to 40% lighter today than 30 years ago The European steel industry is committed to continually reducing energyuse and emissions Steel is produced with an average of over 55% of recycled content LCA(Life cycle analysis) considers the entire life cycle of tinplate, and shows significantrecentenvironmentalgains

22. Weight reduction Steel packaging is up to 40% lighter today than 30 years ago. Greater productivity, more cans are made with the same quantityof steel Increasedindustryresourceefficiency Lighterand more efficient throughout the supply chain Souce: APEAL, BCME

23. Reduced emissions European steel industry is committed to continually reducing energy use and emissions. CO2 emissions from steel production are today 50% lower than 40 yearsago CO2emissions from a standard steel can are today 30% lowerthan 15 yearsago Steel packaging recycling saves 4 million tonnes of CO2each year Each item of recycled steel packaging saves over one and a half times its weight in CO2 Souce: Worldsteel

24. Recycled content High recycling rates and 100% recyclability mean that steel is produced with an average of over 55% of recycled material. Over 70% of steel packaging in Europe is recycled each year All steel, including steel for packaging, is made using ferrous scrap Primary and secondary steel have identical properties Using recycled material saves raw materials, energy, water and lowersCO2emissions Souce: Worldsteel

25. LCA performance LCA considers the entire life cycle of tinplate, from cradle to gate, and shows significantrecentenvironmental gains. Global Warming potential of tinplate production (mainly CO2 emissions) is reduced by 9% over two years Acidification(-6%) and eutrophication (-11%) both decrease over twoyears Primary energy demand decreases by 3% over two years Recycling brings 30% energy savings and 42% less CO2emissions Souce: APEAL

26. Meets the need for speed Steel cans are filled very fast with very little loss of product

27. Efficiency Steel packaging offers outstanding performance at all stages of the supply chain Steel packaging requires virtually no outer (secondary)packaging for transport Steel packaging is retail-ready packaging, needing no complex operations to stack The filling process of steel cans is fast and efficient High-speed can production and filling offer a competitive solution to the demands of the fast-moving consumer goods chain

28. Excellent supplychain performance Steel packaging offers outstanding performance throughout the chain. Enables fast and efficient filling, without product wastage Easy transport,loading and handling at ambient and high temperatures Versatilityfor brands, offering a range of sizes and dispensing varieties

29. Retail-ready packaging Steel packaging is easy to transport, store and display Steel packaging offers easy, multi-layer stacking Steel cans retain their position during transport, even at high temperatures Food cans are shrink-wrapped and placed on a cardboard tray

30. Fast & efficient filling The inherent strength and magnetic proposerties of steel enable fast and efficient filling of steel cans. Filling is done at high speeds of up to 1,500 food cans per minute High speed processes yield significant energy savings and economiesof scale High speed processes minimise product spoilage

31. Competitive Steel packaging offers a competitive solution to the demands of the fast-movingconsumer goodschain. Steel cans are produced efficiently in large volumes and filled at a higher speed than any other packaging material Steel packaging is easy to load, unload, stack and store, optimisingwarehouse space and saving time and costs of handling Steel packaging is easy to handle and impossible to spill or break, eliminatingwaste and spoilage No need for refrigeration saves up to 70% of energy consumption throughoutthe supplychain

32. Can do Steel packaging is tried, tested and trusted

33. Versatility Steel offers unique shaping, embossing and printingopportunities Steel packaging is available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, offering brands a complete product range for every context (single household, families, etc) Steel packaging provides a wide range of opening and dispensing solutions to suit all product and consumer needs

34. Wide range of packaging sizes Steel packaging is available in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, offering brands a complete product range for every occasion. A diversity of volumes from 50ml to 40l delivers a complete product range for every target group More than 1,500 food items come in steel cans Thousands of non-food products are also packaged in steel, ranging from paint to shoe polish, waxes, aerosol sprays, finishes and lighterfluids Steel aerosols contain more than 1,500 different kinds of products from food to lubricants and paints, as well as personal, medical and householditems

35. Brand differentiation Steel offers unique shaping, embossing and printing opportunities. Steel packaging ensures product quality throughout the products shelf life Steel offers an unsurpassed measure of safety for the consumer Steel packaging offers brand integrity, so brand owners can deliver their product in the most reliable way

36. Convenience and on-the-go consumption Steel packaging provides a wide range of opening and dispensing solutions to suit all product and consumer needs. Steel cans are both portable and offer individual portion sizes Steel offers convenient opening options such as Easy Open Ends (EOE) Because steel cans may be kept at ambient temperature, they can be stored anywhere, preserving contents safely over time

37. Steelbarrier Steel packaging protects its content from the environment and vice versa

38. Safety Steel Steel packaging offers 100% barrier protection against light, water and air Steel is the most tamper-evident of all packaging materials Steel packaging protects products from the environment and the environment from aggressive substances, such as solvents and gases Steel packaging offers consumers a safe solution for volatile products

39. Product integrity & quality Steel packaging offers 100% barrier protection against light, water and air. Steel is impermeable to light, gases and liquids The properties of steel ensure product quality and trusted brand performance Products packed in steel resist severe transport or storage conditions Products packed in steel stay fresh for longer even at ambient or hightemperatures

40. Tamper-evident Steel is the most tamper-evident packaging material. Steel packaging ensures product quality throughout the products shelflife Steel offers an unsurpassed measure of safety for the consumer Steel packaging offers brand integrity, so brand owners can deliver their product in the most reliable way

41. Containment Steel packaging protects products from the environment, and the environment from aggressive substances such as solvents and gases. Steel packaging provides the best solution for potentially hazardousgoods Steel is impermeable and solvent-resistant Steel complies fully with national and local regulations on hazardousgoods

42. Safe solution for volatile (flammable) products Steel packaging offers consumers a safe solution for volatile products. Steel packaging does not burn as quickly as other packaging materials Steel is therefore the most appropriate solution for containment of paints, solvents and other flammable and combustible products Steel packaging offers fire resistance for extended periods of time