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Exploring Circular Economy Practices in Technical Universities: A Student Perspective

In: Challenges and Innovation Opportunities in the Context of Sustainability, Industries 4.0 and 5.0

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  • Timea Agache

    (Politehnica University of Timisoara)

  • Andrei Agache

    (Politehnica University of Timisoara)

  • Larisa Ivascu

    (Politehnica University of Timisoara
    Academy of Romanian Scientists)

Abstract

The university setting plays a critical role in nurturing future leaders and decision-makers. Therefore, it is essential to comprehend and integrate the perspectives of students in order to achieve long-lasting social influence in the pursuit of circular economy objectives. This study explores the implementation of circular economy practices in university settings, with a specific focus on the viewpoints of students. The study's key findings indicate a significant association between students’ age and their tendency to embrace circular behaviors. Older students demonstrate a greater inclination to adopt circular economy principles, suggesting a possible link between academic maturity and a feeling of environmental accountability. The results establish a basis for making well-informed decisions, bringing academic institutions in line with the worldwide need for environmental responsibility and circularity.

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  • Timea Agache & Andrei Agache & Larisa Ivascu, 2026. "Exploring Circular Economy Practices in Technical Universities: A Student Perspective," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Teresa Morgado & João Calado & José Carlos de Sá & António Abreu & Ivan Galvão (ed.), Challenges and Innovation Opportunities in the Context of Sustainability, Industries 4.0 and 5.0, chapter 3, pages 23-35, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:prbchp:978-3-032-16432-2_3
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16432-2_3
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