ArcelorMittal Poland: Tomorrow Without Smog - A Second Life for Old Furnaces

ArcelorMittal, a steel production company, discouraged the use of old furnaces to reduce smog in Poland by producing bicycle stands from the furnace scrap metal to encourage cycling.

Challenge

Cracow is one of the most polluted cities in Poland.

There are many sources of smog, but the main one is from so-called low-stack emissions, especially smoke emissions from old coal-fired furnaces and car traffic.

Diagnosis

According to research, more than half of the smog-causing pollution is generated by old home furnaces.

The results of the study commissioned by ArcelorMittal formed the basis for the program strategy and for establishing formal cooperation with the municipality and implementing educational and communication activities.

The solution

The Cracow local government was the first in Poland to introduce a total ban on heating...

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