Environmental Concerns & Sustainability - Earth Overshoot Day is occurring earlier each year, moving from October 10 years ago to July currently, indicating accelerated resource consumption [1] - If everyone lived like Italians, Earth Overshoot Day would fall on May 12th; if everyone lived like Americans, it would fall on March 13th, highlighting disparities in consumption [1] - Globally, approximately 30 million tonnes of absorbent hygiene products waste are generated annually, largely landfilled or incinerated [2] Circular Economy & Technological Solutions - The speaker's startup, Euforia, aims to transition from a linear "extract, consume, discard" economy to a circular economy by transforming waste into valuable resources [1] - Euforia's technology converts absorbent hygiene products waste (900,000 tonnes annually in Italy alone) into valuable raw materials, adhering to stringent biological, chemical, and safety criteria [1][2] - The company is developing technologies to address other waste streams, aiming for a world where waste is reused and repaired, drawing inspiration from traditional village practices [2] - The speaker references Paul Graham's quote, "Live in the future, then build what's missing," emphasizing the importance of anticipating future needs, particularly in transitioning to a zero-emission, circular economy [1] Societal Impact & Future Vision - The speaker advocates for using technology responsibly to care for the environment, referencing Pope Francis's call to use unprecedented power for the common good [2] - The speaker envisions revitalizing rural villages through technology (satellite internet, renewable energy, AI), enabling them to participate in a circular economy [2]