Circular economy as a strategic imperative forfostering sustainability and consumer engagement

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dc.citation.epage15
dc.citation.spage8
dc.citation.volume16a
dc.contributor.authorMilošević, Isidora
dc.contributor.authorPlotnic, Olesea
dc.contributor.authorStanković, Zorana
dc.contributor.authorTick, Andrea
dc.contributor.authorBuzdugan, Adriana
dc.date.accessioned2025-12-09T09:34:36Z
dc.date.available2025-12-09T09:34:36Z
dc.date.issued2025
dc.description.abstractIn contemporary society, the idea of a circular economy plays a crucial role in achieving sustainable development goals. It promotes efficient resource use, enabling reuse and recycling instead of single-use. It is based on economic systems and business models that replace the linear model with alternative approaches such as reducing, reusing, and repairing. As consumer needs become more complex and technologies advance, it is necessary to focus on circular strategies that enable responsible resource management and strengthen consumer awareness. This paper aims to identify barriers to implementing circular strategies by analyzing consumer education and the relationship between systems, needs, and opportunities, focusing on the local specificities of the countries involved in the COSTEco4All action. The research includes data from 30 countries collected through surveys. The results will be processed through statistical analyses to identify differences in barriers and opportunities between these countries, providing insights for creating more effective circular strategies at regional and national levels. The paper highlights the importance of consumers as catalysts for circular transformation, whose protection and engagement have a fundamental impact on the success of this concept.
dc.description.sponsorshipThis abstract for the special session is based upon work from COST Action CA22124 -ECO4ALL, “EU Circular Economy Network for All: Consumer Protection through reducing,reusing, repairing,” supported by COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology—www.cost.eu).
dc.identifier.doi10.26341/issn.2241-4010-2025-16a-1-K02140
dc.identifier.issn2241–4002
dc.identifier.urihttps://repozitorijum.tfbor.bg.ac.rs/handle/123456789/6040
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherSyros Institute, Greece
dc.rights.licenseARR
dc.rights.uriAll rights reserved
dc.sourceSustainable development, culture, traditions
dc.subjectCircular economy
dc.subjectCustomer
dc.subjectStrategies
dc.subjectBarriers
dc.subjectSustainable development
dc.titleCircular economy as a strategic imperative forfostering sustainability and consumer engagement
dc.typearticle
dc.type.versionpublishedVersion

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