Stainless steel is not a naturally occurring alloy and is created by combining iron, carbon, and a variety of other components. This process produces a metal that is extremely strong and resistant to corrosion. Unfortunately, the production of stainless steel requires a significant amount of energy. Research has shown that recycling stainless steel uses less than half the power and resources compared to its initial production. By properly recycling your scrap stainless steel, you can protect our environment by helping minimize our overall energy usage.