The Futuram project, supported by the European Union, has showcased a series of groundbreaking applications for the recycling and recovery of critical raw materials (CRMs). These materials, essential for sectors such as renewable energy, digital technologies, and electric mobility, are considered strategic for Europe’s economic and environmental goals.
According to the project consortium, the new applications demonstrate how CRMs can be recovered more efficiently from end-of-life products and production waste. The aim is to reduce dependency on imports, improve supply chain resilience, and advance the transition to a circular economy.
Examples include advanced recycling processes for permanent magnets used in wind turbines and electric vehicles, as well as methods to extract valuable metals from batteries and electronic waste. The project partners emphasized that these innovations are not only technologically feasible but also economically viable under real industrial conditions.
By showcasing these applications, Futuram underlined its role in providing practical pathways for industry and policymakers to adopt sustainable raw material strategies. The project is part of a broader EU effort to secure resources vital for the green and digital transformation.
