CORDIS - EU-funded projects strengthen raw material security

Europe’s shift to a low-carbon, digital economy depends on a stable supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) essential for products like EV batteries and medical devices. However, heavy reliance on imports poses risks to this supply. In response, the EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act aims to build a secure, sustainable CRM value chain.

date: 15/11/2024

A recent CORDIS Results Pack highlights 10 Horizon-funded projects advancing CRM recycling and processing. These projects focus on cleaner, more efficient methods to recover valuable materials from by-products, enhancing recycling and reducing waste in resources like lithium and rare earth elements.

Discover how EU research is reshaping Europe’s CRM landscape to reduce dependency and drive sustainability.

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