Resource Efficiency and the Circular Economy: What do the public think?

Resource Efficiency and the Circular Economy: What do the public think?

Main findings
» The public are willing and able to engage with debate around which aspects of resource efficiency should be fostered.
» People wanted to see a resource efficient future that protects the environment, the economy, and product quality.
» Many resource efficiency strategies, such as reducing packaging, increasing product repairability and longevity, and extending producer responsibility are already popular.
»Shared social values, such as fairness, trust, convenience, affordability and autonomy influence these preferences.