The podcast episodes explore the challenges of recovering critical raw materials, particularly in the context of electronics recycling and the circular economy.

Several episodes, such as Creating a Circular Economy for Electronics with Jessika Luth Richter, What You Need to Know about Circular Materials and Measuring Circular Economy with Jim Goddin, and What is the Circular Economy Game In the Loop? with Katherine Whalen, delve into the importance of critical raw materials and the need for policies, regulations, and innovative approaches to manage them more sustainably.

The episodes also explore how educational resources, such as the 'In the Loop' game, can help engage various audiences on the challenges and opportunities around critical raw materials and the circular economy.