Circular Economy Driven Communities – Sustainable Behavior Driven by Mobile Applications

Cudok, Anja; Lawrenz, Sebastian; Rausch, Andreas; Vietor, Thomas

doi:10.1016/j.procir.2022.02.060

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“…Research confirms that digital tools (e.g., video games, mobile applications, and social media) are useful for promoting climate change engagement, pro-ecological education, and communication [15,26,27]. Mobile applications are used to promote the principles of CE, e.g., circularity, reusability, recycling, repair, and sharing of services and goods (e.g., e-cargo bikes) in order to reduce the carbon footprint [15,28]. According to Marres and Gerlitz [27], digital social research on climate change on Twitter confirms the robust dynamism and impact of social media on society, providing room for a potentially strong impact of digital methods on groups of users and the promotion of proclimate actions.…”

Section: Social Engagement and Climate Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 73%

Section: Social Engagement and Climate Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 91%

“…There are numerous studies confirming the significant impact of digital technologies on the development and promotion of mitigation actions including circular economy (CE) and climate awareness among different groups [15][16][17]. New technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things, advanced sensors, blockchain technology, data-based platforms, and prediction tools have an important role in the fight against climate change issues and influencing the attitudes of air polluters, decision makers, and urban dwellers [18].…”

Section: Social Engagement and Climate Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Finally, the drawbacks of implementing technological solutions, e.g., due to a lack of stakeholder commitment, too fast and unappealing innovations, mismatched strategy and business models, or apathy due to the unclear impact of pro-ecological actions [15], should be of major concern when developing a CC for climate engagement. To address these issues, GC is designed and modified through a codesign process in collaboration with stakeholders and potential end users to ensure their involvement and essential technological adjustments and to tailor the business strategy to the needs of the local society, local economy, and environment.…”

Section: Social Engagement and Climate Awarenessmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Codesigned Digital Tools for Social Engagement in Climate Change Mitigation

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Digital technologies and economies can strengthen participative processes and data- and knowledge-based sustainable urban development. It can also accelerate social integration and the efforts of urban dwellers towards more resilient urban environments. Gap: Most of the tools that strengthen participatory processes were not cocreated with stakeholders. Research shows that codesigned platforms driven by new technological advances and the development of collaborative sharing economy concepts can increase climate change awareness. Still, the rise of participatory innovation technologies does not focus on enabling social engagement in climate change mitigation. Therefore, this paper addresses a research question: can a codesigned community currency stimulate bottom-up initiatives for climate change mitigation, and what is needed for such tools to succeed with the implementation of climate-responsive policies? The aim was to introduce an approach allowing us to codesign an application to encourage pro-environmental behaviors. Hence, the approach of this research was to define the concept of such a tool as a part of a cocreation process with stakeholders in a multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral environment. Method: It uses design thinking enriched with case studies evaluation, workshops, UX design, low fidelity, SUS, and testbeds. Findings and value: The authors introduce the Greencoin concept and argue that the codesigned digital currency operating based on an educational application has the potential to strengthen social engagement in climate change mitigation. Beneficiaries and practical implementation: Such a tool can increase climate awareness by supporting social integration and bottom-up initiatives for climate change mitigation. It can therefore be used by local communities to strengthen their climate-responsive efforts.

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