An Assessment of the Environmental Sustainability and Circularity of Future Scenarios of the Copper Life Cycle in the U.S.
Assessments of availability and sustainability of metals necessary for economic development into the future are important for planning by producers, consumers, and governments. This work assessed the U.S. copper life cycle and examined six future scenarios by which to assess the circular economy and...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-10-01
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Series: | Sustainability |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/11/20/5624 |