`` These containers weigh about 9,000 pounds , and it takes about 9,000 kilowatt hours of energy to melt down 9,000 pounds of steel , '' Cross said . one shipping containers transport goods worldwide ; many left at Amsterdam ports . Shipping containers are recycled into homes and other structures . U.S. has 1,000 of the biggest container structures , housing 18 million students .
one shipping containers transport goods worldwide ; many left at Amsterdam ports . Shipping containers are recycled into homes and other structures . U.S. has 1,000 of the biggest container structures , housing 18 million students .