This article highlights new economic opportunities being explored in the qathet region, including emerging sustainability initiatives and community‑led strategies for economic resilience. It reflects growing interest in circular economy solutions and regional collaboration, as well as the role of Synergy Foundation in supporting and advancing this work. Synergy Foundation’s Circular Economy Hub project will help create and retain jobs in the qathet region by transforming waste from the construction, renovation, and demolition (C&D) sector into new economic opportunities.