Sustainable Consumption Research as Democratic Expertise

Cohen, Maurie J.

doi:10.1007/s10603-005-6050-1

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“…This resonates with the philosophy proposed by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation [8] that we should develop industrial systems that move away from careless resource depletion and at the same time gain substantial benefits by doing so [10]. In fact, many authors argue that sustainable growth should not be a matter of restraint and guilt over consumption [8,58] and we should still be entitled to live in an enjoyable world, where material flows are restorative. As such, Figure 3 depicts the value flows against the source of revenue for each of the identified circular business models.…”

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“…Multiple authors argue against a direct link between sustainability and a circular economy stating that sustainable growth should not be about reduction and restraint over consumption [8,58] and that we should still be entitled to live in an enjoyable world, where resources are restorative. However, an ever-growing array of design principles, methods and tools from disciplines historically linked to sustainability exists to support the design and development of products for closed loops, hence the decision to consider them within this research.…”

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A Conceptual Framework for Circular Design

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Design has been recognised in the literature as a catalyst to move away from the traditional model of take-make-dispose to achieve a more restorative, regenerative and circular economy. As such, for a circular economy to thrive, products need to be designed for closed loops, as well as be adapted to generate revenues. This should not only be at the point of purchase, but also during use, and be supported by low-cost return chains and reprocessing structures, as well as effective policy and regulation. To date, most academic and grey literature on the circular economy has focused primarily on the development of new business models, with some of the latter studies addressing design strategies for a circular economy, specifically in the area of resource cycles and design for product life extension. However, these studies primarily consider a limited spectrum of the technical and biological cycles where materials are recovered and restored and nutrients (e.g., materials, energy, water) are regenerated. This provides little guidance or clarity for designers wishing to design for new circular business models in practice. As such, this paper aims to address this gap by systematically analysing previous literature on Design for Sustainability (DfX) (e.g., design for resource conservation, design for slowing resource loops and whole systems design) and links these approaches to the current literature on circular business models. A conceptual framework is developed for circular economy design strategies. From this conceptual framework, recommendations are made to enable designers to fully consider the holistic implications for design within a circular economy.

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“…Overall, the need to bridge the gap in expectations with regard to suitable methodologies between those who research sustainability issues and those who are tasked with developing sustainable development policies remains a considerable challenge (cf. Cohen 2006).…”

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“…The danger of perpetuating, rather than challenging, established ways of thinking about and measuring sustainability remains a critical issue for sustainability researchers and their audiences (cf. Cohen 2006). …”

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Researching Complex Sustainability Issues: Reflections on Current Challenges and Future Developments

Fahy¹,

Rau²

2013

Methods of Sustainability Research in the Social Sciences

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“…A researcher argues that for sustainable consumption to take root in the policy sphere, it is necessary to actively foster political relationships and to cast this form of knowledge of sustainable consumption challenging elite economic and political institutions that regularly appropriate and deploy consumer science to advance their own interests (Cohen 2006 ).…”

Section: Sustainable Consumptionmentioning

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Consumer Spending

Xiao¹

2015

Consumer Economic Wellbeing

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This chapter fi rst introduces several theories on consumption such as the life cycle hypothesis, precautionary saving model, behavioral life cycle hypothesis, hyperbolic consumption model consumption benefi ts and costs, and decision making styles. Then the research literature related to consumer expenditures over the life cycle and in several major expenditure categories such as housing, transportation, food, and health care is described. After introducing the topic of consumer confi dence, the research literature on desirable and undesirable consumption behaviors is reviewed. Desired consumption behaviors include smart shopping, sustainable consumption, ethical consumption, and socially responsible consumption. Undesirable consumption behaviors refer to conspicuous consumption, unethical consumption, compulsive buying, impulsive buying, and overspending.

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Sustainable Consumption Research as Democratic Expertise

Cited by 23 publications

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A Conceptual Framework for Circular Design

A Conceptual Framework for Circular Design

Researching Complex Sustainability Issues: Reflections on Current Challenges and Future Developments

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