Why copper is the key to circularity in e-waste recycling
Published Online: April 28, 2025
Written by: Fernando Nuño
"Unlike most metals, copper can be used indefinitely without losing performance or quality.
Over half a billion tonnes of copper has been produced since 1900, and two-thirds of it is still in productive use, according to the Fraunhofer Institute. This metal is uniquely suited to circularity, says Fernando Nuño, member of the International Copper Association and the advisory board for the electrical engineering trade show.
Copper's unique properties make it a fundamental material, being used in various industries. Its high electrical and thermal conductivity make it indispensable in electrical wiring, and electronics, enabling the energy transition. ..."
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