General Information
Project description
The study aims to identify barriers and trade-offs faced by consumers when deciding whether to engage in the circular economy. In particular, it explores decisions whether to buy a more or a less durable good, and whether to have a good repaired or to discard it and buy a replacement. It establishes the relative importance of economic, social and psychological factors that govern how consumers engage in the circular economy. Finally, it proposes policy tools to enable and encourage consumers to engage in circular economy practices related to durability and reparability.
Detailed information
Final report: Is there a final report presenting the results and conclusions of this project?
Yes
Final report
Who is behind the project?
Institution:
European Commission
Team:
JRC Competence Centre on Behavioural Insights
Project status:
Completed
Methods
Methodology:
Lab Experiment, Survey
Could you self-grade the strength of the evidence generated by this study?:
8
What is the project about?
Policy area(s):
Consumer policy, Recycling-Reusing, Sustainable Consumption
Topic(s):
Consumption- Purchase behaviour, Services Uptake
Date published:
17 January 2022