Stainless steel has a favourable environmental record. Its recycled content is exceptionally high. One of the most durable metallic materials, stainless steel contributes to product sustain-ability. Its neutrality, which is related to its corrosion resistance, has made it the most widely used material in, for example food contact and contact and medical applications. The "Environment and Human Health" section is addressed to a wide range of readers who want to know more about the implications of material use for man and the environment.