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Fostering and slackening consumption, downstream and upstream: Consumer's roles in French circular economy

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  • Vincent Jourdain

    (EVS - Environnement, Ville, Société - ENS de Lyon - École normale supérieure de Lyon - Université de Lyon - Mines Saint-Étienne MSE - École des Mines de Saint-Étienne - IMT - Institut Mines-Télécom [Paris] - UL2 - Université Lumière - Lyon 2 - UJML - Université Jean Moulin - Lyon 3 - Université de Lyon - INSA Lyon - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées de Lyon - Université de Lyon - INSA - Institut National des Sciences Appliquées - UJM - Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne - UJM EPE - Université Jean Monnet (EPSCPE) - ENTPE - École Nationale des Travaux Publics de l'État - ENSAL - École nationale supérieure d'architecture de Lyon - CNRS - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique - ALLHiS - Approches Littéraires, Linguistiques et Historiques des Sources - UJM - Université Jean Monnet - Saint-Étienne - UJM EPE - Université Jean Monnet (EPSCPE))

  • Maa-Eunice Lamah

    (UNICAEN - Université de Caen Normandie - NU - Normandie Université)

Abstract

Based on a mixed qualitative-quantitative method, this study explores consumer participation in the circular economy (CE) in France. A comprehensive framework of circular consumption helps understanding how circular consumption practices are performed. Qualitative findings reveal that formal schemes backed by Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulation engage consumer in circular fostering consumption. However, quantitative results highlight that circular consumption in second hand circulation also follow informal paths, and can involve consumption slackening through repair and care for products. The study suggests to promote circular practices beyond formal schemes, consider incentives for secondhand purchases, and foster a culture of repair. Leveraging these opportunities can contribute to a comprehensive transition towards a circular economy in France.

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  • Vincent Jourdain & Maa-Eunice Lamah, 2024. "Fostering and slackening consumption, downstream and upstream: Consumer's roles in French circular economy," Post-Print hal-05454614, HAL.
    • Handle: RePEc:hal:journl:hal-05454614
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.142884
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