Rare Earth Elements (REEs) power green technologies—from wind turbines to electric vehicles—yet their extraction poses environmental and economic challenges. FREECOVER is pioneering sustainable recovery methods to align with EU climate goals, focusing on:
✔ Eco-friendly ionic liquids – Replacing toxic solvents in REE separation.
✔ Circular economy models – Integrating recycling into industrial supply chains.
✔ Low-impact water treatment – Minimizing pollution from REE extraction.
✔ Global knowledge sharing – Researcher secondments to accelerate innovation.
By uniting cutting-edge science with stakeholder collaboration, FREECOVER strengthens Europe’s resource resilience while supporting greener policies.
