Document summary
Raw materials are essential to daily life but this positive aspect is countered by the negative environmental and social effects of the decline in these resources and the often controversial business activities of raw materials companies, generating negative press coverage. The fact that raw material prices are continuing to rise as a consequence of global demand is an issue and the questions arise: Which mistakes are being made preventing the raw materials economy being sustainable? How far is it possible to recycle individual raw materials? What responsibility do raw materials companies bear in this respect?