NICKEL ANSWER TO SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES

The Nickel Institute released a new report that highlights nickel’s contributions to technologies for a more sustainable society and economy, to meet the needs of a growing global population. 

Nickel’s versatility and robustness make it an ideal material to provide solutions for energy, transport, food and clean water as well as to meet other key sustainability challenges.

Nickel is tough, malleable and highly resistant to corrosion. Nickel-containing materials such as stainless steel have a long lifespan and require less maintenance than many alternative materials. Nickel is light and can reduce the overall weight of products, reducing the energy required for their production and operation. In addition, nickel retains its value at end-of-life, making it well suited for recycling and reducing the waste stream.

Tim Aiken, Nickel Institute President said, “Some of society’s greatest challenges include reducing energy consumption and assuring access to safe food, clean water and advanced healthcare for citizens. The Nickel Institute’s latest publication is part of our on-going commitment to educate and inform our stakeholders on the essential role nickel plays in industrial applications to address these grand challenges.”