In today’s society, steel packaging is widely used in the storage and transportation of many goods. Steel packaging can be used to prevent goods from being damaged, keep their freshness for a long time, and also because of its very strong and durable characteristics. In addition to all the benefits that steel packaging provides, there is an even greater one that is rarely known, and that is its capability of helping to increase the carbon stored in soil.
The sustainability of soil is essential for the cultivation of crops and foods that we consume in our everyday lives. Unfortunately, soil is highly susceptible to degradation due to human activities and climate change. Decreased fertility, accelerated water erosion and soil compaction are some of the many effect that can be seen when soil is damaged. The amount of carbon stored in the soil is one of the most important and primary pieces of information that helps determine the health of the soil.
Using steel packaging and other materials made of steel can help increase the amount of carbon that is stored in the soil and increase the sustainability of the soil. There are two main ways that this is possible. The first is that steel itself is incredibly durable and resistant to external pressure. This means that it can help to increase the soil’s ability to retain carbon for longer periods of time as it acts as an external pressure barrier. Secondly, steel will slowly corrode over time and break down into other materials, such as iron oxide. This oxidation process helps to release nutrients and minerals such as magnesium, potassium and zinc that can eventually be taken up into plants and trees, further increasing the amount of carbon stored in the soil.
Steel packaging can also help to increase the amount of carbon that is stored in the soil by reducing plastic waste. The amount of plastic that is found in and around the worlds rivers and oceans is unfortunately on the rise. Steel packaging, on the other hand, can be recycled and reused, putting less strain on the environment.
Ultimately, using steel packaging is an important part of preserving the environment and increasing the sustainability of our soils. Steel packaging is incredibly durable and resistant to external pressure, and will slowly corrode into other materials, helping to increase the amount of carbon that is stored in the soil, as well as reducing plastic waste. For these reasons, steel packaging should be more widely used for the storage and transportation of goods for the purpose of helping to improve the health of our soils and ultimately reducing the impact of climate change.
