Steel is the most recycled material in the world.
Steel is 100% recycled and can be recycled infinitely to the same material.
More than 85% of the steel used in the production of steel joist products in North America is from recycled steel.
NEW! Floor Bay Comparison Tool – With Vibration
Explore how your project could achieve weight reduction, cost savings and optimized floor depths for selected bay sizes and framing setups with SJI’s new comparison tool. It offers composite and non-composite designs for open web steel joists, wide flange beams, and girders, though only non-composite joist girders are currently available.
Sustainability 101: Life Cycle of Steel Joists and Deck
The efficiency, strength, versatility, and cost-effectiveness of open web steel joists and steel deck are well known in civil engineering. This webinar will focus on their production process, environmental impact, and sustainability. It will cover life-cycle stages, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), and how these materials can help meet sustainability goals, support a circular economy, and promote zero-waste policies.
Sustainability Articles
Joist Journey
Navigating Sustainability
Sustainability and Beyond
Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
Industry-Specific EPDs
Several SJI member companies provide facility-specific EPDs that outline the environmental impact of their steel joist products. These EPDs are available on the respective SJI member company websites.
Click the button below to download the Steel Joist Institute industry-specific EPD.
SJI EPD Background Report
Industry-wide EPDs adhere to ISO standards, ensuring they represent their respective industries accurately. This makes them the reliable reference for performing whole building life cycle assessments (WBLCAs) in the built environment.
AISC
Check out the American Institute of Steel Construction for additional insights and facts on the sustainability benefits of steel.