Space for circularity – exploratory study of local initiatives in Polish cities

Economics and Environment, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 91(4), P. 1058 - 1058

Published: Feb. 24, 2025

The main objective of this research is to analyse how community initiatives implement the concepts circular economy in their activities, thus affecting immediate environment. consideration started by presenting and systematising definition locating its meaning urban space. Sixteen interviews were conducted with various non-profit for-profit across Poland illustrate learn about mechanism space, as implemented bottom-up initiatives. focuses on that reduce waste negative impact environment both producers consumers. findings analysed using 9R concept. made it possible identify which strategies are most Moreover showed implementing model cooperation producers, consumers need offer a space for circularity.

Language: Английский

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Cultural and Societal Challenges for Circular Strategies Implementation

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 17(1), P. 220 - 220

Published: Dec. 31, 2024

With the growing emphasis on sustainability, awareness of environmental impacts and negative potential inherent in current business systems has increased. The circular economy (CE) represents an innovative approach that transforms traditional linear into a restorative system, focussing extending life cycle materials through continuous circulation. Circular B project aims to develop international framework considers multiple facets CE, including material asset management use components built environment throughout entire value chain. primary objective CE is eliminate waste pollution (e.g., carbon reduction) strengthen resilience However, implementation strategies not yet been found be effective, with several challenges cause adverse impacts. This study focuses investigating analyzing these challenges, particularly cultural societal domains, using both qualitative quantitative approaches. scope questionnaire was identify (1) understanding, (2) attitude, (3) barriers adoption, (4) incentives motivations, (5) participation engagement, (6) education training. A distributed 270 respondents, anonymous responses collected. survey included eight questions specifically designed address challenges. conducted participants from various sectors, academia, local authorities, industry professionals, consultants, others collected all over world, ensuring diverse perspectives. main weaknesses based this are related budget constraints due high costs reintegrating loop or complexity processes, applicability market remains still limited, importance planning design initial phases, establishing comprehensive network enhance collaboration among stakeholders, inadequate policies. insights gained will help such as constructors, maintainers, engineers, designers, across organizations chain practical solutions mitigate improve overall system.

Language: Английский

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Exploring the drivers behind visiting repair cafés: Insights from mental models

Cleaner Production Letters, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100070 - 100070

Published: Sept. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Investigating the Effect of Cognitive Bias Influences On Sustainable Decision-Making in Complex Systems

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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Circular Consumption Practices as Matters of Care

Journal of Business Ethics, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 6, 2024

Abstract While a circular economy (CE) paradigm shift has gained significant momentum among academics, practitioners, and policymakers, theory regarding its social aspects remains scant, especially based on an ethical, micro-level perspective. Circular consumption, referring to those consumption practices that aim extend the lifetimes of objects materials, involves ethical considerations. However, everyday ethics have not foothold in CE literature. This article builds existing literature by drawing insights from posthuman feminist theorising care, shifting focus care humans complex relations between nonhumans conceptualising as matters care. conceptualisation, which follows thinking-with-theory approach, is empirical material constructed two research projects focusing frontrunner consumers terms Finland: food waste reduction clothing consumption. We identify introducing three distinct perspectives: tinkering, affective practices, ethico-political action. show approaching while always easy or straightforward, attempt make better: more attentive, inclusive, durable, enjoyable. Our findings emphasise interconnected nature constant performativity crucial stakeholders relations. Consequently, we offer alternative technocentric perspectives way promote sustainable world through

Language: Английский

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The Principle of Respect in Circular Economy: Recognising Worth and Boundaries

CSR, sustainability, ethics & governance, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 21 - 33

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

Language: Английский

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