Today we welcome Nucor Seattle, the steel mill that’s been in West Seattle more than a century [map], as a new WSB sponsor. New local sponsors have the opportunity to tell you about themselves and what they do – so here’s the message Nucor has for you:
West Seattle is the capital of recycling in the Pacific Northwest
Whether it is residents sorting materials into the correct bins or volunteer pick-ups to reduce litter at our beautiful beaches and greenbelts in the area, our community works hard to reduce waste. What you may not realize is that our community is also home to the largest recycler in Washington, Nucor Seattle, and that as a company, Nucor Corporation is the largest recycler in North America. Recycled steel scrap makes up nearly 100% of the steel products that we produce in West Seattle. Our team, which is more than 300 teammates strong, makes safety our number one value every single day, and environmental sustainability in steel making is the focus and future of our company. We work hard to continue our journey of being some of the greenest steel produced anywhere in the world.
A steel-making neighbor
West Seattle is a unique place. There has been a steel mill here since 1905 – Nucor took over the mill in 2002. The neighborhood has grown and changed around us, but we don’t take our community for granted. We support local organizations that improve quality of life, and that strengthen efforts of people in this community to take care of one another. Nucor Seattle is also proud to host several interns, and we are focused on partnering with local high schools to foster the education and career development of future generations.
Looking toward a more sustainable future
Recently, we shared in the WSB a project of removing three decommissioned smokestacks. Those old smokestacks represented a bygone era. Appropriately, they were recycled a few feet from where they stood and will get a fresh start when they are repurposed for other structures. In the months and years ahead, further investments will be taking place in both the aesthetics and the operations of the mill. Nucor Seattle operations have always been a showcase of the future of steel manufacturing. We operate on carbon neutral power, abide by strict regulations, and are led by a team that prioritizes environmental stewardship. We wanted to make sustainability an employee benefit as well, and every individual on our team has access to a Orca Passport that gives them unlimited access to transit options throughout the entire region.
We might not have a front door to knock on, but if you haven’t had a chance to visit us yet, we hope to see you soon. Interested visitors (must be 18 years or older), please call 206-933-2222 to set up a tour.
We thank Nucor Seattle for supporting independent community-news coverage for West Seattle by sponsoring WSB. If your business/organization is interested in joining the WSB sponsor team, please contact our advertising coordinator Annette at WSBAdvertising@wsbsales.com – thank you!
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