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NLMK Lipetsk Trials Processing of Timber Waste
NLMK Lipetsk has implemented a timber recycling process that converts waste wood into charcoal. The resulting coal then substitutes a part of the fuel that goes into the production of ferroalloys, the additives that improve metal properties.
The project should save around 2,000 tonnes of fuel per year and reduce the GHG emissions by 5,000 tonnes per year, which is equivalent to the annual exhaust of 1,500 light private vehicles.
This recycling initiative processes the leftover timber from equipment repairs and deliveries, amounting to approximately 8,000 tonnes per year. The waste timber comes in the form of dismantled old structures, pallets, packaging, and other wood materials.
The project is part of NLMK Lipetsk’s broad programme to recycle secondary materials into the site’s production processes. It will reduce waste generation and increase the share of on-site waste processing. NLMK seeks to advance the circular economy and is already re-processing up to 99% of secondary raw materials to recycle them back into production.
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