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The total raw material productivity grew by 27 % between 2010 and 2022.According to the German government, an average growth of 1.6 % of total raw material productivity must be achieved between 2010 and 2030.After many years in which average growth remained below the target corridor, it has now been achieved for the first time.Total raw material productivity is a measure of the efficiency of raw m... read more

Primary raw material use per capita, or the raw material footprint, decreased only by 1 % between 2010 and 2021.These figures include raw materials which were required for the production of consumed goods at home and abroad.German raw material consumption is too high by international comparison and is to be reduced further. read more