Analysts predict the global aluminum recycling market will climb from an estimated US$57.2 billion in 2024 to US$91.3 billion by 2032, underpinned by industrial consumers seeking low-carbon materials. Rapidly escalating energy costs and stringent decarbonization imperatives are pushing the industry toward more sustainable metals, heralding a transformative shift in the metal supply chain.

Following a competitive search, the Carbon to Value Initiative has selected 10 startups from 33 countries to join its fifth accelerator cohort. Offering a diverse suite of carbon capture and utilization solutions, these ventures herald a new wave of innovation in the race to reduce global emissions. Together, they exemplify the promise of next-generation climate technology.

A French startup is tapping the hidden potential of daisies to gather metals needed for electric vehicle batteries. Researchers suggest this plant-based approach could reduce reliance on traditional mining, offering a cleaner and cheaper way to meet growing EV demand.