A global review of consumer behavior towards e-waste and implications for the circular economy

Islam, Tasbirul; Huda, Nazmul; Baumber, Alex; Shumon, Rezaul; Zaman, Atiq; Ali, Forkan; Hossain, Rumana; Sahajwalla, Veena

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.128297

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“…In recent years, significant effort has been observed in research, with consumerfocused studies contributing to narrowing the gap in the consumer perspective in CE. Studies have addressed consumer behavior aspects in relation to specific product groups, such as electronics (Parajuly et al, 2020;Islam et al, 2021) and textiles (Machado et al, 2019;Camacho-Otero et al, 2020), identifying the barriers and drivers of consumers in adopting CE solutions and concluding that there is apparent lack of knowledge especially in the consumer behavior during the use phase of products. This was confirmed in two recent literature review studies about the role of consumers in CE (Georgantzis Garcia et al, 2021;Gomes et al, 2022), reporting a lack of heterogeneity in the theoretical perspectives used, which focus primarily on consumer perceptions and the formation of intentions [e.g., (Boyer et al, 2021;Chun et al, 2022)], falling short of really studying intrinsic behavioral aspects, e.g., the established pre-dispositions and mindsets of consumers, cultural norms and practices.…”

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RETRACTED: Engaging the citizen in the circular economy: Transcending the passive consumer role

Milios

2022

Front. Sustain.

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The transition to a resource-efficient and effective circular economy (CE) requires the active engagement of all societal and economic actors, including business, civic society, and political actors. Research, so far, has mainly focused on business solutions and policy approaches that enable these solutions. However, very little knowledge has been developed regarding the role of citizens in the CE (e.g., sharer, repairer, or buyer of quality products or second-hand products) and the transformations to everyday life that circularity may require. Therefore, there is an imperative to fill this knowledge gap and provide the insights needed to drive the adoption and upscale of circular practices in the everyday life of citizens. To go beyond existing approaches of consumer research, this contribution proposes the expansion of the methodological arena by integrating theories of socio-cultural (e.g., practice theory, consumption work) and psycho-social (e.g., peer-influence, social proof) nature to complement existing approaches of “behavioral” scope, which have been widely used in economics and policy studies. By identifying the way people relate to CE in their everyday life and the conscious and unconscious actions they are likely to take toward a CE transformation, it is possible to complement the existing knowledge on CE business model innovation and policy interventions so that the “consumer” aspect is better incorporated and not taken simply for granted, as a CE adopter.

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RETRACTED: Engaging the citizen in the circular economy: Transcending the passive consumer role

Milios

2022

Front. Sustain.

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“…According to these authors, "reasons for" were positively associated with attitude and intentions, while consumer values had negative associations with "reasons against." Islam et al (2021) used content analysis and reviewed various articles on consumer behavior regarding e-waste. The research emphasized that the consumers want important changes in e-waste management systems.…”

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The Influence of Eco-Investment on E-Waste Recycling-Evidence From EU Countries

Platon

Surugiu

Frone

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Front. Environ. Sci.

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Waste electrical and electronic equipment is the fastest growing waste stream internationally. Due to its physical characteristics, e-waste is a suitable subject for the development of recovery, repair, and recycling policies, prolonging products’ life cycle for as long as possible, and is an objective pursued by the specific mechanisms of the circular economy. From the point of view of economic development models, e-waste management is one of the areas with significant potential for the implementation of the circular economy. The circular economy is analyzed through a set of 10 indicators that can be found in the Eurostat database. In this paper, we focus on the relationship between two main indicators with significance for this topic (e-waste recycling and eco-investment) and their evolution in European countries. An econometric model regarding the influence of eco-investment on e-waste recycling in EU member states will highlight the impact of circular economy indicators and the importance of promoting the reduce-reuse-recycle paradigm, especially for e-waste. A panel analysis was performed on data from European Union (EU) countries for the period (2008–2018). The analysis uses e-waste recycled per inhabitant as the determined variable and eco-investment per inhabitant as independent variable. The results of the econometric analysis performed show that, although all EU member states benefit from eco-investment, there is a group of countries that have already achieved a high capacity of e-waste recycling, while others should increase eco-investment further.

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“…The problem of electronic waste (e-waste) is one of the most pressing matters for the circular economy (Islam et al, 2021). The end-of-life of electrical and electronic equipment presents severe challenges to the environment and to human health due to the presence of toxic substances.…”

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New business models in the Circular Economy

Dragomir

Duțescu

2022

Proceedings of the International Conference on Business Excellence

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Circular Economy is becoming an important part of the trend on global business development. Companies and public organizations are facing new challenges and strive to integrate fresh concepts and instruments within their value chains. Strategic environmental goals are based upon reused resources and reintegrated materials, reduced carbon emissions, renewable energy, innovation, and overall optimization of models and processes. Governmental agencies are also preoccupied to enact specific regulations, to favor the economic and social integration of the circular economy. The advantages of the 6 R’s integration (recycle, reuse, reduce, repair, remanufacture, redesign) for businesses are straightforward, from cost optimizations, price volatility control, to increased automation and innovation. This paper is the first step of a more complex research endeavor, aiming to assess the feasibility of various fine tunings on specific business models that integrate circular economy principles. We have based our current assessment on six industries, with a major impact on the environment, and that can provide impacting solutions for environmental preservation. For each analyzed industry, a specific original diagram was provided, integrating the main industrial processes, outcomes, and reuse opportunities, derived from circularity principles. The literature review was intended to support each industry’s development pattern, highlighting different types of solutions for waste recycling, and business reorganization redesign.

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A global review of consumer behavior towards e-waste and implications for the circular economy

Cited by 129 publications

References 141 publications

RETRACTED: Engaging the citizen in the circular economy: Transcending the passive consumer role

RETRACTED: Engaging the citizen in the circular economy: Transcending the passive consumer role

The Influence of Eco-Investment on E-Waste Recycling-Evidence From EU Countries

New business models in the Circular Economy

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