Green Chemistry: From Wastes to Value-Added Products.

Instead of considering contaminated soils as an environmental liability, the circular economy proposes: (i) the valorization of these soils using innovative technologies and processes to recover the metals present in soils and convert them into valuable resources. The concept of "From wastes to value-added products" sums up the essence of the circular economy and its transformative potential. This new circular economy paradigm is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, reducing pressure on natural resources, reducing pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, and creating new economic opportunities while preserving the environment for future generations. [Extracted from the article]