Philippine says the challenge of limited critical materials supplies should also be seen as a “significant opportunity”.
“By embedding sustainable practices and circularity throughout the lifecycle of critical materials, we can rise to meet this demand responsibly.”
She mentions two examples:
Innovating alternative materials, as replacement or complements, will help industries meet demand while reducing dependency and minimising environmental impact
Planning end-of-life recovery through design for disassembly will facilitate reuse, standardise recycling and eventually reduce pressure on primary supply.
“Achieving this requires a holistic approach – across the entire value chain and a truly collaborative ecosystem – where critical materials are transparently traced from extraction and sourcing to end-of-life, and back into the value chain, extending their life.
“I believe a new approach to critical materials, powered by virtual twin technology, will facilitate a much needed shift toward a regenerative value network, supporting a sustainable digital economy and the clean energy technologies shaping our future.”
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