The impact of circular waste management on human capital safety: a theoretical analysis through the lens of human health

The subject of this research is the safety of human capital, while the focus is on the impact of circular waste management models on ensuring the safety of human capital through the lens of public health. The author elaborates on the essence of the concept of human capital, analyzes regulatory acts that emphasize tasks related to ensuring the safety of human capital, and provides insight into the increasing role of human capital as a key factor in economic development. The questions of the impact of a circular economy in the waste management sector on public health are discussed. Positive effects from the implementation of circular practices are identified, related to increased resource and energy efficiency, and consequently, reduced negative environmental impacts. Threats to the safety of human capital associated with the introduction of circular waste management models are also revealed. A systematic analysis was applied as a scientific method for studying complex objects and interconnections aimed at identifying the structure and causes of problems. The main conclusions of the conducted research include several key points: - The transition to a circular economy can support the creation of favorable environmental conditions and lead to improved public health. - The circular economy can have both positive and negative externalities, resulting in either an improvement or deterioration of public health. - An important tool for influencing the safety of human capital through circular waste management models is the assessment of health risks for the population. The author's unique contribution to the study of this topic is the theoretical justification for the importance of considering the impact of circular practices on ensuring the safety of human capital from the perspective of preserving health as a primary productive factor in the country's economy. The novelty of the research is determined by its high socio-economic significance in the context of increasing waste and urbanization, where public health is a key resource for sustainable development.