*4.3. Labor*

Based on the I-O analysis, employment induced by recycling will make it the third largest sector next to textiles and construction. This indicates that the demand increase for recycled copper will lead to a larger labor demand.

When the final demand increased by 1 unit (1 million yen), 0.17 people are required as labor. Comparing to other industries under the same assumptions, recycling is the industry which requires labor force the most.

Average annual income per person in the recycling industry is estimated to be about three million yen, the second lowest income level in Japan. This industry may struggle to attract employees under these conditions
