| Title |
The circular economy and consumer behaviour: Literature review and research directions |
| ID_Doc |
1373 |
| Authors |
Vidal-Ayuso, F; Akhmedova, A; Jaca, C |
| Title |
The circular economy and consumer behaviour: Literature review and research directions |
| Year |
2023 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137824 |
| Abstract |
The circular economy (CE) has emerged as a sustainable alternative to the linear model of production and consumption of products and services. Consumers are key actors in the circular economy loop, yet consumer behaviour and decision-making remain at the periphery of research in this area. To close this gap and to promote related academic research we perform a systematic literature review, analysing the main areas of research in the CE relating to consumer behaviour and decision-making. The results show that there are six main areas that link consumer and CE: consumer behaviour, purchase intention and sustainable consumption; lifetime and reparability; recycled plastics, upcycling, e-waste and innovation. These areas seem incomplete and focused on a relatively small number of sectors. Further, while attitude and knowledge are the most influential elements in the consumer's buying decision-making process, our analysis shows significant gaps in current research in this regard. A key element of consumer behaviour, the post-purchase phase relating to "use", "recycle" and "upcycle" was found to still be obscure. We provide recommendations on how this gap can be filled. |
| Author Keywords |
Circular economy; Consumer behaviour; Purchase intention; Decision-making; Literature review |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001049328800001 |
| WoS Category |
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology; Engineering, Environmental; Environmental Sciences |
| Research Area |
Science & Technology - Other Topics; Engineering; Environmental Sciences & Ecology |
| PDF |
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2023.137824
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