Why is making a building environmentally friendly important? For some people, they are just conscious of their environmental footprint. Others might want to keep monthly bills low with energy efficiency. Whatever the reason, steel is a fantastic option for environmentally friendly builders.
Steel is a Leader in Recycling
Another surprise for many who are unfamiliar with steel buildings is that steel is the most recycled material. In fact, more steel is recycled than the next four most recycled materials combined (paper, aluminum, glass, and plastic). Additionally, over 50% of steel manufactured in the United States is made by recycling old steel. Over 80 million tons of steel were recycled, and future years are projected to maintain these high amounts of recycling.
What can managers take away from this study?
First, suppliers can use the network of customers to shield from the adverse effects of demand distortion exhibited by downstream customers. A right mix of customers can help smooth out spikes and dips in their order patterns. That, in turn, helps maintain steady utilisation of resources, and give employees predictable schedules.
Maybe even deeper ways. For example, tap into technology by using Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime to virtually play games together, said Sheva Rajaee, MFT, founder of The Center for Anxiety and OCD in Irvine, Calif.Or try these additional connection boosters with your loved ones, which come from Clinton Power:
- Watch the same movie at the same time and text about your reactions
- Create a shared Spotify playlist and listen together
- Read a chapter of the same book every day and talk about it
New York City psychotherapist and coach Kate Crocco, MSW, LCSW, suggested being the first person to reach out. “Often the best medicine for fear and sadness is being there for someone else.”
