The future of the circular economy is in young people and… in waste recovery

What if we already have the recipe for a more sustainable future in our hands?

The growing attention to sustainability and responsible resource management has highlighted how the circular economy applied to waste recovery can offer concrete benefits for both the environment and the labor market.

In this context, the Gruppo Esposito, specialized in the design and construction of waste treatment and recovery plants, is positioned as a key player in the creation of new job opportunities and in the development of advanced technologies for resource recovery. But what are, specifically, the opportunities that this transition to the circular economy can generate?

According to a study by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the circular approach to waste can directly impact the amount of job opportunities offered by the sector. For every 10,000 tons of waste materials and products:

• 1 job if the waste is incinerated,
• 6 jobs if sent to landfill,
• 36 jobs if recycled,
• Up to 296 jobs if the materials are regenerated and reused.

These numbers clearly highlight how the circular economy, particularly the waste regeneration sector, represents incredible potential for the creation of new jobs. Waste recovery, in fact, not only allows for a reduction in environmental impact, but also generates highly specialized professional opportunities that require new skills and technical capabilities.

These data show that the employment potential related to waste regeneration is extraordinary. Each of the Gruppo Esposito’s waste recovery plants, for example, not only contributes to the recovery of materials, but produces a positive knock-on effect on all fronts: less waste, more raw materials, more employment opportunities.

In this green revolution, young people, with their sensitivity to environmental issues, are the real protagonists. The growing demand for new skills in sustainable design, resource management and material regeneration offers them opportunities for professional growth in a growing sector. And with the innovative solutions offered by the Gruppo Esposito, these new generations now have the tools to build themselves and build a concrete and more sustainable future.