国际铜业协会成员对循环实践进行投资，以满足未来越来越多的二级铜的需求。他们正在与政策制定者密切合作，消除监管障碍，关闭铜的循环，提高回收率。国际铜业协会成员还确保精炼和回收过程中的铜生产副产品留在循环中，避免不必要的浪费。

The copper industry plays key roles in addressing issues critical to society. Through contributions to infrastructure, the food chain, manufacturing, medical devices and technology, the copper industry works to drive employees, communities and governments to address the difficulties encountered in providing vital materials for society. Working with multiple partners, from UN Women on a program to aid local communities near mining sites to UN Environment on United for Efficiency, an initiative focused on transforming developing countries via standards for energy-efficient appliances and lighting, ICA and its members use innovative ways to spur local economies and build stronger communities.