Afpa and Valobat Partner to Embed Circular Economy Skills in French Building Sector

Afpa and Valobat have launched a pivotal five-year partnership focused on embedding circular economy principles into the skills development of the French building sector. According to La Gazette France, this collaboration will upskill over 830 Afpa trainers to integrate waste prevention, sorting, recycling, and material reuse into the training of nearly 61,000 building professionals across 114 centers in France. Valobat reported a substantial increase in waste collection and treatment in 2025, underscoring progress in sustainable building practices. Christophe Sadok, Afpa's Director of Engineering and Innovation, emphasized the initiative’s alignment with public service objectives, aiming to prepare professionals for environmental challenges.