Glossary

Conflict minerals fund violence and harm people and nature. Responsible sourcing, laws, certification, and recycling help stop this, promoting fair mining and protecting communities and the environment.

Rare Earth Elements power many green techs like phones and wind turbines. Recycling them supports a circular economy, reducing mining impact and boosting sustainability.

Copper is key in electronics for efficient electricity flow, durability, and recyclability. Recycling copper saves energy, reduces waste, and supports a circular economy for greener tech.

The ELV Recycling Target ensures old vehicles are recycled to recover metals and materials, reducing waste and pollution, saving resources, and supporting a circular economy for a greener future.

The Critical Raw Materials Act ensures the EU secures essential materials like lithium and cobalt through local extraction, recycling, and diverse suppliers to boost green tech and reduce reliance on imports.

Critical Raw Materials are vital for tech and green energy. Recycling, smart design, and sustainable sourcing help secure supplies, reduce waste, and protect the environment for a circular economy.

Lithium batteries power many devices and clean energy tools. Recycling and smart use reduce mining impacts, helping protect nature and support a greener, more circular economy for the future.

Removing batteries from End-of-Life Vehicles prevents pollution and fire risks, ensuring safe recycling and recovery of valuable materials, supporting environmental protection and circular economy goals.

Cobalt boosts battery life and safety but raises ethical and environmental concerns. Recycling and responsible sourcing help reduce impact, making tech greener and fairer for people and the planet.