2. look at economy as a whole
Like all materials precious metals consume resources when being produced: land, water, energy, capital, and labour. However, within the continuous life cycle of precious metals these costs are counterbalanced by the benefits they have on individual lives as well as on technical progress. These benefits include auto-catalysts that help to reduce emissions from gasoline and diesel engines, improving energy efficiency of industrial processes, and enhancing medical technology to improve health care. The EPMF member companies invest in the research and development of applications using precious metals that contribute to sustainable development, and into the ongoing training of our employees.

3. improve eco-efficiency
The EPMF member companies continuously improve the eco-efficiency of metallurgical processes and of the products made thereof. Manufacturing precious metals out of a recycling process - so-called “urban mining” - guarantees that these valuable resources are re-used and that the demand for primary mining with its environmental impacts is limited. Furthermore, the industry is continuously developing technical solutions that allow a reduction in the use of precious metals in applications while maintaining their proper functioning.

 

 





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