SOCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS OF THE BALANCE OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERESTS

This article analyzes the balance between economic and environmental interests from a socio-philosophical perspective. The article
presents the concepts of economic and environmental interests, their historical development, modern approaches, and successful
examples. The importance of combining economic and environmental interests through concepts such as sustainable development and
closed-loop economy is emphasized. The short-term economic benefits and lack of political will are also considered as obstacles to
achieving balance. The need to develop education and technological innovations is highlighted as future prospects. The article proposes a
comprehensive approach aimed at protecting the environment while preserving economic well-being.