Rare earths - a group of 17 elements including lanthanides, scandium, and yttrium - are critical to modern technologies but challenging to extract sustainably. While not truly rare, their concentration in exploitable deposits is low. As demand rises, innovations like Marie Perrin’s Reecover, which recycles rare earths from electronic waste, are reshaping the supply chain toward a circular, resilient economy.

Innovative advanced materials are shaping Europe's green and digital future! Discover key trends from the IAM-I strategy. #HorizonEurope

Horizon Europe's Cluster 5 ensures a sustainable future, from advanced battery tech to digital energy solutions, funding green innovations.