Closed-loop material cycles reduce dependence on imports and help to strengthen companies in a sustainable way. The aim of our LongRunCycle network – ‘Reuse instead of throwing away’ – is therefore not just a priority for us.

The VDI ZRE has examined the potential of the German metal industry in this regard and has published a short paper.

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Already, 32% of the metal in the German metal industry is recycled. That is a significant amount, but the sector offers far more opportunities to achieve circularity.

In its publication, the VDI ZRE focuses not only on recycling but also on technologies, and highlights how the resilience of value chains can be strengthened. The brief is aimed primarily at SMEs, providing them with inspiration and practical recommendations for action.

VDIZRE_Kurzpapier_2_Abfallwirtschaft_Recycling_Metallindustrie_C1.pdf