resource productivity

In 2019, German consumption of raw materials totalled 1,328 million tonnes, or 16 tonnes per capita. This represents only a slight change in the trend up to 2018. In 2019, raw material consumption in Germany will fall slightly. German raw material consumption will also fall slightly in 2020 and 2021.

“Factor X” stands for an intelligent, efficient and environmentally friendly use of natural resources (e. g. raw materials, water, land). Increasing resource efficiency by a Factor of X is an important element of a sustainable development.