Exploring Circular Economy Practices in Technical Universities: A Student Perspective

Timea Agache (), Andrei Agache and Larisa Ivascu
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Timea Agache: Politehnica University of Timisoara
Andrei Agache: Politehnica University of Timisoara
Larisa Ivascu: Politehnica University of Timisoara

Chapter 3 in Challenges and Innovation Opportunities in the Context of Sustainability, Industries 4.0 and 5.0, 2026, pp 23-35 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract The university setting plays a critical role in nurturing future leaders and decision-makers. Therefore, it is essential to comprehend and integrate the perspectives of students in order to achieve long-lasting social influence in the pursuit of circular economy objectives. This study explores the implementation of circular economy practices in university settings, with a specific focus on the viewpoints of students. The study's key findings indicate a significant association between students’ age and their tendency to embrace circular behaviors. Older students demonstrate a greater inclination to adopt circular economy principles, suggesting a possible link between academic maturity and a feeling of environmental accountability. The results establish a basis for making well-informed decisions, bringing academic institutions in line with the worldwide need for environmental responsibility and circularity.

Keywords: Circular economy; Student perspectives; University sustainability; Environmental accountability; Sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-16432-2_3

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