Circularity for Secure and Sustainable Products and Materials: A Draft Strategic Framework RFI
ID: 356667Type: Posted
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Buyer

Golden Field Office (DOE-GFO)

Award Range

$1 - $2

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Energy

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Additional Information

https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/
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    The U.S. Department of Energy's Golden Field Office has issued a Request for Information (RFI) titled "Circularity for Secure and Sustainable Products and Materials: A Draft Strategic Framework." This initiative aims to gather feedback from stakeholders, including industry, academia, and government entities, on strategies to enhance the recirculation of products and materials at their end-of-use or end-of-life stages, thereby promoting economic sustainability and reducing environmental impacts. The framework emphasizes the importance of transitioning to a circular economy, which not only addresses environmental and social concerns but also presents significant economic opportunities, including job creation in sustainable industries. Responses to this RFI are due by December 16, 2024, and interested parties can direct inquiries to Circularity_Strategy_RFI@ee.doe.gov. The funding instrument type is categorized as "Other," with no specific funding amount indicated, as this is not a funding solicitation but rather a request for information.

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    The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing a strategic framework to improve product and material circularity, countering the detrimental effects of a linear economy, which leads to waste and environmental degradation. This framework emphasizes the importance of recirculating materials at their end-of-use (EOU) or end-of-life (EOL), aiming for reduced carbon emissions, improved community well-being, enhanced supply chain security, and job creation within the manufacturing sector. Key strategies focus on critical materials, high-impact sectors like construction and electronics, and innovative approaches to recycling, repair, and remanufacturing. The framework outlines steps to assess impact potential, identify barriers, and prioritize research and development activities. It acknowledges that transitioning to a circular economy necessitates collaboration across federal agencies and stakeholders to effectively support technology adoption and market viability. Increased circularity not only addresses environmental and social concerns but also promises substantial economic opportunities, including job creation in sustainable industries. Overall, the strategy outlines an ambitious vision for a more sustainable economic model that harnesses the benefits of circularity to advance decarbonization efforts and resilience against supply chain disruptions.
    The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) has released a Request for Information (RFI) regarding a draft strategic framework aimed at advancing circularity in products and materials. This initiative focuses on facilitating the recirculation of goods at their end-of-life to enhance economic sustainability and reduce environmental impacts. The RFI seeks feedback from various stakeholders, including industry, academia, and government entities, on how to optimize strategies for increasing product and material circularity. EERE is particularly interested in insights about prioritizing research and development, identifying significant opportunities and challenges, and assessing technology needs to achieve its objectives. The framework outlines a three-step approach for prioritizing investments by assessing potential impacts of circularity, identifying barriers, and considering deployment timelines. Additionally, the strategic plan is designed to support EERE's commitment to decarbonization, environmental justice, and job creation. Responses to this RFI are requested by December 16, 2024, with the possibility of issuing a Funding Opportunity Announcement that may arise from the feedback received. However, this RFI is not a funding solicitation and does not imply any commitment for financial support.
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