Recycling metals uses up to 95% less energy than producing them again from primary sources - and metals are permanent materials which can be recycled again and again
A Circular Economy for metals will allow Europe to supply the extra demand for metals in low-carbon applications.
Recycling critical raw materials would also help to mitigate supply risks
Challenge:
Too many metals are still landfilled, incinerated or exported without guarantee of quality treatment
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