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“Repurposed,” a documentary series about industrial recycling, will return for its second season Jan. 10. This season of the series, hosted by John Sacco of Bakersfield, California-based Sierra International Machinery, ventures into the world of metal recycling with a special focus on the rebar manufacturing process.
Season 2 explores Irving, Texas-based CMC’s influence in the rebar industry and its sustainability-driven practices, including the company's commitment to using 100 percent-recycled steel and electric energy and its efforts in reducing CO2 emissions.
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“CMC is at the forefront of steelmaking technology globally,” says Peter Matt, president and CEO of CMC. “We are excited to be featured in this docuseries to help educate the public on the crucial role steel plays in their everyday lives and how metal recycling helps to build a stronger, safer and more sustainable world.”
This season also features operations at SA Recycling’s facility in Brownsville, Texas, highlighting the processes behind ship dismantling and recycling to salvage steel for conversion into raw materials used by steel mills.

“SA Recycling is proud to be part of John Sacco’s mission to educate the world on the benefits of recycling,” SA Recycling Director Terry Adams says. “At our Brownsville facility, we tackle one of the most challenging recycling activities; dismantling and cutting up ships in a safe and responsible operation.”
Tune in to the second season of “Repurposed” on YouTube to learn more about the metal recycling industry. Click here to watch the first season.
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