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Copper and the Circular Economy - http://bit.ly/2SXVlkZ - #MTR
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Copper and the Circular Economy
Copper demand is growing
As we advance on a low-carbon economy—with more renewables and electric vehicles, and greater energy efficiency and electrification—global demand for copper and other non-ferrous metals rises. The World Bank’s 2017 report “The Growing Role of Minerals and Metals for a Low Carbon Future” illustrates how fundamental primary and secondary raw materials are to many sectors of the economy, particularly as they aim for carbon neutrality.
This is true globally, but especially in Europe, where our ambitious climate and energy goals for 2030, and the new 2050 net zero emissions strategy, mean we must accelerate uptake of clean technologies. As demand for raw materials increases, optimised flow of energy and materials, reduction of waste generation and smart use of by-products in co-located processes—the elements of a truly circular economy—become key to sustainably meeting that demand.
Europe’s copper industry is a circular economy frontrunner
Europe’s copper manufacturing industry has long operated on circular principles, primarily due to copper’s suitability for endless recycling without loss of properties, which allows it an infinite life. To remain competitive in Europe, it is also essential for industries to optimise energy and material use.
It is no surprise, therefore, that Europe is a recycling leader, with almost 50 percent of its copper demand already met with recycled material (Fraunhofer ISI), resulting in reduced waste and primary resource demand. Recovering copper from applications such as motors, transformers and cables requires up to 85 percent less energy than primary production, and the industry is working to further increase recycling rates.
Recycling is part of the answer, but has limits
Europe’s relatively high recycling rates are to be celebrated. However, there are factors that limit how much recycled material can be recovered. Regulatory barriers in advanced economies can lead to copper-containing waste products leaking to countries with lower recycling standards or capacities.
A more significant barrier to closing copper’s loop starts even before a product is used: during the design phase, when the technical and economic feasibility of recycling can be impeded. As more sophisticated electronic products are marketed, small quantities of a vast array of different metals are needed, requiring more complex technologies for proper sorting and recycling. Often, the necessary collection and recycling infrastructure and technologies do not yet exist.
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