### Question
How does the law define virgin material?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6903*, **virgin material** is defined as:

> a raw material, including previously unused copper, aluminum, lead, zinc, iron, or other metal or metal ore, any undeveloped resource that is, or with new technology will become, a source of raw materials

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6903*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 82-SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

