6. Circular economy
Dependence on importation of materials
This indicator determines the degree to which an economy depends on imports to meet its material needs.
Currently, it is of vital importance to control and reduce dependence on imports, especially of fossil materials and critical metals.
Therefore, the circular use of materials already on the market can reduce the environmental impacts suffered by the EU and increase the autonomy and resilience of its economy.
6. Circular economy
Circularity of materials
This indicator shows the percentage of recirculation of materials put into circulation in the market, that is, that they are recycled and returned to the economy, thereby reducing the generation of waste and limiting the extraction of raw materials.
It is therefore an indicator that shows the state of the circular economy in a territory.