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title: "European Union"
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# European Union

## Details

- description: The European Union is presented as turning to decommissioned ships as a potential raw-material source for steel and critical minerals, with proper management linked to decarbonisation and reduced dependence on external sources.

## Articles

- [EU eyes ship scrapping for decarbonisation: 12 million tonne potential](https://greensteel.com.tr/article/eu-eyes-ship-scrapping-for-decarbonisation-12-million-tonne-potential) — 16 March · The EU is turning to decommissioned ships as a new raw material source to accelerate decarbonisation. With 12 million tonnes of recyclable steel expected by 2033, ship scrapping could meet 15% of EU scrap consumption.