Step one- State the problem. Find what your problem is.
Step two- Gather information
Step three- Form/Make a hypothesis
Step four- Test the/ your hypothesis, see if you're right or wrong.
Step five - Analyze your data
Step six- Draw/Make a conclusion
Step seven- share/ show your results
Rust is caused when there is a redox reaction of iron and oxygen in the existence of water or air moisture. For the metal to be weakened by rust, the oxygen atoms needs to be mixed with metallic atoms to form the oxygen compound.
Yes it can outweigh the environmental costs