I WONDER - Is Recycled Steel As Strong As Original Steel?

The video discusses the strength and durability of steel, emphasizing its ability to maintain these properties through multiple recycling processes. Unlike paper and plastic, which degrade over time, steel does not need to be downcycled. Downcycling is when a material is recycled into a less valuable product. Steel can be recycled into various useful items, such as bicycle frames and train tracks, showcasing its versatility.

What characteristic of steel remains unchanged no matter how many times it is recycled?

• Its color

• Its strength

• Its weight

• Its cost

What is the process called when a material is recycled into a less valuable product?

• Cycling

• Recycling

• Downcycling

• Upcycling

Which of the following materials does not require downcycling?

• Glass

• Steel

• Plastic

• Paper

Which of the following can be made from recycled steel?

• Plastic bottles

• Bicycle frames

• Wooden furniture

• Cotton clothes

Recycled steel can be used to create tracks for which mode of transportation?

• Cars

• Airplanes

• Trains

• Bicycles