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How can combining recycling with mining improve cobalt supply sustainability?

hard📝 Application Q9 of 15
EV Technology - EV Industry and Policy
How can combining recycling with mining improve cobalt supply sustainability?
ARecycling cobalt is impossible due to chemical properties
BRecycling eliminates the need for mining completely
CRecycling reduces mining demand and environmental impact
DMining is cheaper and better than recycling
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand recycling benefits

    Recycling cobalt reduces the amount needed from mining and lowers environmental harm.
  2. Step 2: Evaluate other options

    Recycling does not fully replace mining; mining is not always cheaper; recycling cobalt is possible.
  3. Final Answer:

    Recycling reduces mining demand and environmental impact -> Option C
  4. Quick Check:

    Recycling + mining = sustainability D [OK]
Quick Trick: Recycling lowers mining needs and impact [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking recycling replaces mining fully
  • Believing mining is always cheaper
  • Assuming cobalt can't be recycled

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