ETH alumnus Christophe Gence shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec, exploring innovations in recycling and the importance of lifelong learning and networking.

ETH alumnus Christophe Gence talks about his journey from mechanical engineering to leading Paprec Switzerland and emphasises the innovations that transform waste into secondary raw materials. He sheds light on technologies such as AI-driven sorting and PET recycling and explains the cultural, legal and technological changes that characterise sustainable waste management. Personal stories emphasise the value of networks, lifelong learning and the lessons he learned at ETH Zurich.