{"id":88579,"date":"2024-03-26T14:09:37","date_gmt":"2024-03-26T13:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/power-shift.de\/?p=88579"},"modified":"2024-11-27T09:52:10","modified_gmt":"2024-11-27T08:52:10","slug":"vorschlaege-zur-gestaltung-der-rohstoffwende","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archiv.power-shift.de\/en\/vorschlaege-zur-gestaltung-der-rohstoffwende\/","title":{"rendered":"Reducing metal consumption: Practical proposals for shaping the raw materials transition"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Germany's metal dependency and the need for a raw material turnaround<\/h2>\n

In 2022, Germany imported almost 80 million tonnes of metals. Of these, about 90 percent Primary raw materials<\/strong>. This significant Raw material consumption<\/strong> It is unsustainable and far exceeds what is globally considered fair. Germany's dependence on Imports of raw materials<\/strong> Due to geopolitical crises, Wars, pandemics<\/strong> and environmental disasters are clearly visible, as they are repeatedly Supply chain disruptions<\/strong> led.<\/p>\n

Reducing the need for primary raw materials is essential to Security of supply<\/strong> increase and at the same time minimise the negative social and environmental impact of the extraction of raw materials worldwide. Especially in times of Climate crisis<\/strong> Measures must be taken to: Raw material turnaround<\/strong> will be taken to the Consumption of metallic raw materials<\/strong> Significantly lower.<\/p>\n

Our brochure \u2018Reduce metal consumption: Practical proposals to shape the raw materials transition\u201d<\/strong><\/a> examines the Saving potential<\/strong> for four base metals: Copper, aluminium, iron and nickel<\/strong> \u2013 which together 94 percent<\/strong> of Germany's consumption of metallic raw materials. These savings not only make ecological sense, but are also crucial to reduce dependence on imports.<\/p>\n

Savings potential and measures in the transport sector, construction and recycling<\/h2>\n

Together with the ifeu Institute<\/strong> We have a study on the Reduction potential<\/strong> in the sectors Transport, construction<\/strong> and recycle<\/strong> created. In the transport sector, a reduction in New registrations<\/strong> By 2050, the demand for metals in passenger cars will be reduced by 312 million tonnes. This could be achieved by promoting smaller and lighter vehicles and by: Sharing concepts<\/strong> to be achieved. There is also a reduction in the Weight and size<\/strong> of new vehicles is an effective measure.<\/p>\n

In the construction sector, there is also considerable potential to reduce the consumption of raw materials. Through the use of Secondary raw materials<\/strong> and the Reuse of building materials<\/strong> Large amounts of primary raw materials could be saved. In particular, the use of Recycled materials<\/strong> such as aluminium, copper and steel, contributes to reducing dependence on imports and, at the same time, Environmental pressures<\/strong> lowering.<\/p>\n

Demands on policy<\/h2>\n

Despite the goal, the Primary raw material consumption<\/strong> to reduce, which is enshrined in the coalition agreement of the Federal Government, no sufficient measures have been taken so far. Our brochure therefore calls on the relevant ministries to take clear and binding steps to reduce the need for primary raw materials and promote the circular economy. This includes, inter alia, the introduction of: Tax incentives<\/strong> for recycling materials and the promotion of technologies that Secondary use<\/strong> increase.<\/p>\n

The way to the raw material turnaround: Acting instead of waiting<\/h2>\n

In order to reduce dependence on raw material imports while minimising the negative impact on people and the environment, it is necessary to: Policy measures<\/strong> on the Raw material turnaround<\/strong> be seized now. Measures to promote the Circular economy<\/strong>, to Reduction of raw material consumption<\/strong> and to increase the use of Secondary raw materials<\/strong> are of crucial importance in this regard. In particular, the increased use of Recycling technologies<\/strong> can significantly reduce the demand for raw materials and reduce dependence on primary raw materials.<\/p>\n

Download our brochure<\/a><\/strong> to learn more about the proposed measures to reduce the use of metallic raw materials and the necessary policy steps.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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We would like to thank the authors Monika Dittrich, Sonja Limberger, Birte Ewers, Florian Petri and Anja Doppelmayr of the study \u201cUse and reduction potentials of base metals in Germany and the EU\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here for the English translation of the brochure \u2018Reducing metal consumption: practical suggestions for the raw materials transition\u201d.<\/a>
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We would like to thank the European Climate Foundation for its support.<\/h3>\n
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