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Abstract
Critical and strategic raw materials play a key role in renewable energy technologies, e-mobility, defence, and space. However, how much focus is there on the circular economy in these solutions, infrastructure and assets containing critical raw materials? And does greater circularity lead to lower criticality? The criticality of raw materials and circular economy may not typically be mentioned in the same sentence, but they should. Circular economy presents a concept to keep materials in use whenever possible, recycle the materials, use recycled materials and residues to prevent waste generation and the loss
of valuable elements. This working paper of critical raw materials (CRMs) and circular economy (CE) summarizes the current understanding about
the interconnections of CRMs and CE. Currently, demand for using recycled materials is increasing, and the demand to extend the lifecycle of the materials based on durability and repairability will play a role in the CE transition. Use for recycled critical and strategic raw materials will likely be forced in the future. Also, traceability would support circularity of critical raw materials, and it is closely linked to digital applications such as material and product passports. This working paper aims to increase knowledge about critical and strategic raw materials in the circular economy.
of valuable elements. This working paper of critical raw materials (CRMs) and circular economy (CE) summarizes the current understanding about
the interconnections of CRMs and CE. Currently, demand for using recycled materials is increasing, and the demand to extend the lifecycle of the materials based on durability and repairability will play a role in the CE transition. Use for recycled critical and strategic raw materials will likely be forced in the future. Also, traceability would support circularity of critical raw materials, and it is closely linked to digital applications such as material and product passports. This working paper aims to increase knowledge about critical and strategic raw materials in the circular economy.
Original language | English |
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Number of pages | 14 |
Publication status | Published - 30 Sept 2023 |
MoE publication type | D4 Published development or research report or study |
Publication series
Series | Deliverable |
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Number | SCRREEN2 - D7.10 |
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SCRREEN2: Solutions for CRitical Raw materials - a European Expert Network 2
Karhu, M. (Manager), Kivikytö-Reponen, P. (Participant) & Hanski, J. (Participant)
1/11/20 → 31/10/23
Project: EU project