This publication discusses the zinc industrys commitment to sustainable development, the IZA sustainability charter, and some key facts about the zinc. It also contains a list of the IZA members, affiliate members, and associates.
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The Industrial Revolution dominated the 18th and 19th centuries, and many would argue, the 20th century brought about the technology revolution. Considering all of the worlds advancements in the last 300 years,... View Details »
Created in 2005, this eight-page brochure outlines the characteristics of sustainable development in the galvanizing industry. The AGA has developed a strategy and framework for galvanizers to use in order to remain a sustainable company in a... View Details »
Hot-dip galvanizing (HDG) has provided steel corrosion protection for over 150 years and at least half a century for structures used in the generation, transmission, and distribution of energy from traditional sources. As awareness and... View Details »
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The document discusses the sustainability of zinc as well as the recycling process of zinc. It also contains a case study showing the process of zincs efficient recycling process. View Details »
Project owners, designers, and architects have long recognized the structural and functional advantages of hot-dip galvanized steel. Increasingly, they are recognizing its environmental attributes, especially its high reclamation rate and... View Details »