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August 20, 2025Sustainable DevelopmentOpen Access

The Roles of Civil Society Associations in Organising the Informal Circular Economy

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Mixed-methods analysis shows CSAs increase participation in informal circular economy activities, indicating structural support is needed.

CSA membership significantly increases participation in informal circular economy activities, enhancing community engagement in sustainability.
Findings from 820 households and 24 interviews reveal barriers to justice in CE can be reduced by civil society associations.
The research used a mixed-methods approach to explore how CSAs promote repair, reuse, and sharing in the circular economy.
Supportive policies from local to European levels may empower communities in the circular economy transition and aid vulnerable groups.

Opstal et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods analysis shows CSAs increase participation in informal circular economy activities, indicating structural support is needed.