Imagine a world where trash isn’t trash, but treasure! That’s exactly what’s happening in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where the first platform for trading waste and secondary raw materials has been launched. Sparkasse Bank Foundation Mozaik and the Finance in Motion fund organized a business forum in Sarajevo focused on the circular economy of waste — a topic that’s becoming crucial in an era where eco-friendly business and ESG standards are prerequisites for international financing.
Leading experts like Almir Softić, CEO of Sparkasse Bank BiH, Mejra Juzbašić-Bajgorić from Finance in Motion, Rasim Memagić from Alma Ras, and Zoran Puljić from the Mozaik Foundation spoke at the forum. The discussion also covered global economic interests through the lens of Professor Adis Arapović.
Why does this matter? Because the world is changing the rules of the game! Companies that don’t embrace the circular economy and align with ESG standards will soon be cut off from international financial flows. This means one man’s trash can become another man’s fortune, and BiH has the chance to become a leader in this new, green business model.
But it’s not all sunshine and rainbows. Implementing such projects requires serious investments, mindset shifts, and infrastructure upgrades. Will BiH keep pace with the world or remain stuck in old, unsustainable practices? The forum showed there’s will and knowledge, but the road ahead is long and thorny.
If you think trash is just trash, think again! This topic is way more important than it seems because the future of our planet and economy depends on it. So, what do you think about the circular economy? A savior or just another fad? Drop a comment and let your voice be heard!
