Hyper-Consumption to Circular Economy in the United Arab Emirates: Discarding the Disposable and Cherishing the Valuable

Lusk, J.; Mook, A.

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Title	Hyper-Consumption to Circular Economy in the United Arab Emirates: Discarding the Disposable and Cherishing the Valuable
Authors	Lusk, J. Mook, A.
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Keywords	стійкість устойчивость sustainability кругова економіка круговая экономика circular economy споживання потребление consumption середній Схід средний Восток Middle East екологічний слід экологический след ecological footprint переробка утилизация отходов recycling
Type	Article
Date of Issue	2020
URI	https://essuir.sumdu.edu.ua/handle/123456789/80741
Publisher	Sumy State University
License	Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
Citation	Lusk, J., Mook, A. (2020). Hyper-Consumption to Circular Economy in the United Arab Emirates: Discarding the Disposable and Cherishing the Valuable. SocioEconomic Challenges, 4(3), 33-45. https://doi.org/10.21272/sec.4(3).33-45.2020
Abstract	Overconsumption of resources and consumer items is an important driver for environmental degradation and climate change. Malls, shopping, and conspicuous consumption are deeply ingrained in the local values and the global image of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE has a diverse and international population with over 85% expats and numerous opportunities to reduce environmental impact. Increased participation in a circular economy that aims to reduce resource use by recycling materials, reusing products, extending their lifespan, and maintaining their economic value would be an effective strategy to reduce negative environmental impacts. However, little is known about how much and why UAE citizens and residents participate in the circular economy.
Appears in Collections:	SocioEconomic Challenges (SEC)