Abstract

Summary. Efficient use of materials is an important problem facing modern society. The need for sustainable resource management is becoming increasingly urgent, and reducing waste and increasing material efficiency are vital to achieving this goal. Material utilization efficiency (MUE) is a measure of the efficiency of the system of using material resources in production, consumption and disposal processes. The article discusses the importance of material efficiency in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and energy. It explores the challenges and opportunities for improving material efficiency, such as the development of new materials, advanced manufacturing processes and the integration of circular economy principles. The article also examines different approaches to measuring material use efficiency, including life cycle assessment, efficiency analysis, and material flow analysis. It emphasizes the importance of metrics and indicators to evaluate material efficiency and guide decision-making processes. The resulting review identifies key factors influencing material use efficiency, including product design, process optimization, material selection, recycling and reuse strategies. Keywords: material usage efficiency (MUE), circular economy, production optimization

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