Raw Materials
A raw material, also known as a feedstock, unprocessed material, or primary commodity, is a basic material that is used to produce goods, finished products, energy, or intermediate materials that are feedstock for future finished products. As feedstock, the term connotes these materials are bottleneck assets and are required to produce other products. The term raw material denotes materials in unprocessed or minimally processed states; e.g., raw latex, crude oil, cotton, coal, raw biomass, iron ore, air, logs, water, or "any product of agriculture, forestry, fishing or mineral in its natural form or which has undergone the transformation required to …
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IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 20 November 2024 English
This report explores the state of green public procurement (GPP) in Indonesia, examining relevant policies, practices, and challenges. It analyzes Indonesia's legal framework for GPP, highlights case studies, and evaluates …
management systems. The SIH covers efficient use of raw materials, renewable energy, optimized production processes …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 14 November 2024 English
This study aims to highlight the key supply chain barriers in localizing electric vehicle (EV) battery cell manufacturing in India. It summarizes consultations with 12 companies working on battery cell …
domains in the battery supply chain, from raw materials development and cell manufacturing to battery … and validation centres for advanced cells and raw materials used in battery cell production. As of May … interviews suggest this reliance on imported raw materials makes cost competitiveness a challenge for … manpower is essential to validate the quality of raw materials, components, and equipment. • The government … comprehensive ecosystem for testing and developing raw materials specifically for EV battery cell production …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 16 October 2024 English
Providing a comprehensive understanding of how different countries are navigating the complexities of maintaining a robust mining sector, supplying the world with critical minerals, and reducing emissions from coal mining …
case studies show how countries can supply raw materials for the energy transition globally while ensuring …
NSP: New Society Publishers · 8 October 2024 English
Everyone's guide to using the power of science to produce healthier and tastier fruits and vegetables From garden to fork, Food Science for Gardeners is everyone's guide to optimizing the …
like factories. We need a constant supply of raw materials (the nutrients) that get turned into products …
PICES: North Pacific Marine Science Organization · 22 September 2024 English
All names, views and claims expressed in this report are solely those of the authors and do not represent those of the PICES Organization, nor those of their affiliated organizations, …
used directly by humans (e.g., seafood and raw materials). Regulating services are ES that benefit humans … directly by humans for food, medicine, and raw materials to ecosystem services such as habitat for species … genetic resources, fresh water, and other raw materials. Regulating services are ecosystem services … polyculture 5. Cheng et Supply services (food supply, raw materials, Xiangshan Harbor Artificial reefs, large- al … with oyster shells being used as industrial raw materials for processing and long bearded greens being …
Fraser Institute · 19 September 2024 English
Though it is possible to define freedom in absolute terms, it is more useful to think of it as a spectrum. When individuals are freer, others impose fewer and less …
When determined by the mar- ket, the prices of raw materials reflect relative scarcities, encouraging producers …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 12 September 2024 English
This report explores the effects of border carbon adjustment (BCA) schemes, especially the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) on Vietnam, using insights from stakeholders and research. It covers …
remains relatively low, as the majority of raw materials for steel production need to be imported. Moreover … focus will be on optimizing processes, energy, raw materials, and technological advancements to reduce carbon … Betrimex for importing or sourcing domestic raw materials to produce certified organic products, including … the CBAM requires emissions data for input/raw materials at some stages used in production. According … information from previous exporters exporting raw materials for them. They may have emission value at their …
Wilson Center Canada · 3 September 2024 English
Despite the seemingly dim prospects of China’s Secondly, there is a better understanding of what ever tightening grip, it is worth noting that, US-China competition over rare earth supplies on …
permits on some earths products ranging from raw materials to of the graphite items to corporations of … the mining, Hurting the Rare Earths Industry raw materials, refining, and upstream processing. With many …
MQUP: McGill-Queen's University Press · 3 September 2024 English
The nineteenth century was a time of upheaval for the Algonquin people. Focusing on those living around Lake Timiskaming and Lake Abitibi along the Ontario-Quebec border over a century, this …
shelter and means of transport but also with the raw materials from which they fash- ioned most of their tools …
IISD: International Institute for Sustainable Development · 21 August 2024 English
Detailing the current production, trade, and regulatory landscape to inform critical raw materials strategies of the Organisation of the African, Caribbean, and Pacific States (OACPS). …
Secretariat hosted by Secretariat funded by Critical Raw Materials: A production and trade outlook Perspectives … governments of Canada and the Netherlands. Critical Raw Materials: A production and trade outlook Perspectives … OACPS Secretariat in developing its critical raw materials strategies. Ultimately, this report is the … Recommended citation Ramdoo, I. (2024). Critical Raw Materials: A production and trade outlook. Perspectives … R3B 0T4 IISD.org IGFMining.orgiii Critical Raw Materials: A production and trade outlook Acknowledgements …