A circular economy keeps materials in use for as long as possible through durability, reuse, refurbishment and recycling. Steel plays an important role in this system. When designed for longevity and recovery, steel can support long-life, adaptable buildings today, while retaining value for future generations.
At BlueScope, we are committed to advancing circular outcomes across the steel value chain – driving resource efficiency in our operations and supporting customers to reduce waste, enable reuse and maximise material value over multiple lifecycles.
Case studies
Western Sydney Stadium - Design for Disassembly
Western Sydney Stadium features a steel structure made from XLERPLATE® steel optimised for disassembly, and enabling future re-use. Unlike welded structures, its components can be unbolted, facilitating disassembly, relocation and reuse. Through this design strategy, steel can contribute to the circular economy by reducing future material consumption and enhancing resource efficiency.
Smalls Road School – Dematerialisation
Prefabricated modules of TRUECORE® steel were assembled on-site and craned into position to form the upper-level wall frames and roof trusses of the Smalls Road School. The original design required 230 tonnes of structural steel to support the roof and walls on the upper level. By reworking the design and substituting this with light gauge steel frames made from TRUECORE® steel, almost 120 tonnes of steel were eliminated, saving 469 tonnes of CO2-e emissions.