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 …

There is an increasing desire for regenerative consumption and production systems that—
through the concept of the circular economy—enable longer and better use of resources and …

Academic literature on circular economy describes repair as an important strategy to prolong
the lifetime of products. However, repair is often analyzed in terms of business models or …

Repair is a central component of a circular economy to extend the operational phase of
products. Yet, the number of repair service providers as well as demand for repair have …

This article explores consumers' replacement of electronic products. A survey with 617
participants from Western Europe who had recently replaced their smartphones, vacuum …

The research examines Generation Z's (Gen Z's) attitudes, behavior and awareness
regarding sustainability-oriented products in two European countries, located in the region …

Using repair services instead of new purchases creates local added value and contributes to
a circular economy. The main aim of this research was to characterize repair service …

Long‐lasting electronic products contribute to a sustainable society; however, both expected
and actual lifetimes are in decline. This research provides in‐depth insights into consumers' …

Many products are disposed of before they have reached the end of their functional life. New
technological developments and trends in fashion seem to accelerate consumers' …

This study presents a methodology designed for selecting, from an environmental point of
view, the best end-of-life scenario for electric and electronic equipment which breaks before …