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Klean Kanteen Industry First Move to Recycled Stainless Steel

Klean Kanteen uses life-cycle assessment models to assess its own ecosystem impacts – and has moved to recycled stainless steel. 

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With impact reduction its main goal, Klean Kanteen has “never been afraid to go all in on big ideas.” The brand has switched to certified 90% post-consumer recycled 18/8 stainless steel, reducing its reliance on fresh steel.

The switch will result in a 40% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, 30% reduction in energy demand and a 60% to 80% reduction in ecosystem impact. 

To reach Klean Kanteen’s stainless steel metal standards, 10% of pure materials must be present. 10% of virgin steel maintains hardness, density, and thickness. 

Klean Kanteen is the first reusable water bottle and food solutions brand to use 90% post-consumer certified recycled steel. Many other companies use recycled steel that contains lower levels of post-consumer content and are not third party certified. However, Klean Kanteen is the first to guarantee a specific percentage of certified post-consumer recycled content in its products.

Read more about Klean Kanteen’s commitments here.

Recycled Stainless Steel at Klean Kanteen.

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