By Monica Dragoromirescu, University of Life Sciences “King Mihai I” from Timisoara
Polluted regions across Europe and all over the world are looking for circular biobased solutions that use local resources to improve qualities of the soil affected by chemical and fossil energy industries (metallurgy, mining, coal powered power plants) which currently have ceased activities, negatively affecting social life and local economies. By implementing circular bio-based solutions that harness local resources, these regions can be transformed into hubs of sustainable growth. Restoring soil health will not only revive ecosystems but also unlock new forms of economic activity, making these areas more attractive to live in, healthier for future generations, and better positioned to retain and attract talent.
These regions can be economically developed, more attractive for living and as life standards, healthier in general, if circular biobased solutions will be implemented starting from each household, continuing with local administration and to the whole economy in the general transition to bio-based and science-based circular economy.
It can be noticed that the sustainable management of bioresources in a circular bioeconomy brings multiple advantages to local communities and individuals by improving health, creating jobs, increasing incomes, diversifying the economy and reducing costs associated with resource and waste management.