We encourage businesses to improve their resource efficiency and adopt sustainable practices along the value chain.
UNEP works with diverse partners to promote the adoption of circular business practices, eco-innovation, sustainable tailings management and the sustainable financing of mineral supplies.
A circular economic model aims to reuse, refurbish and recycle products instead of solely taking virgin materials from the ground. In the case of extractive industries, circularity can mean repurposing byproducts, minimizing waste, including tailings, and modifying products down the line to reduce the need for virgin mining. This is crucial in combating climate change, reducing pollution and maintaining biodiversity.
Highlights:
- https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/new-global-industry-standard-tailings-management-aims-improve-safety
- https://tailing.grida.no/
- https://www.unep.org/news-and-stories/press-release/new-independent-global-tailings-management-institute-announced-drive
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