Many strategies have been proposed to support the transition to a Circular Economy (CE). In
most cases, circular design and product life-extension practices specify repair as an …

We provide a broad discussion of the dark side of innovation, before introducing the papers
of the special issue. We start with a critical reply to optimists, complementing the list of …

Purpose This study provides a reflective overview on the role of traditional and emergent
digitalization and information technologies for leveraging environmental supply chain …

Repair is an essential aspect of circular economy (CE) strategies to extend the life of
products and materials, and has further been suggested as a key sector to benefit from …

The potential of digital technology to assist persons with disabilities has always been known.
The capabilities of digital devices have been improving so impressively for so long, that the …

This paper explores consumer barriers to repair to understand the factors preventing users
from extending products' lifecycles. Environment policies to promote Right to Repair …

As both the proportion of older people and the length of life increases globally, a rise in age-
related degenerative diseases, disability, and prolonged dependency is projected. However …

The repair industry, consumer expenditure on repair and the number of repair businesses
have been steadily decreasing in many European countries over the last 20–40 years. Our …

The ever-increasing consumption of natural resources required for the production of
consumer electronics, and the growing amount of electronic waste, underline the importance …

Contemporary consumers, societies, and ecologies face many challenges to well-being.
Consumer researchers have responded with new attention to what engenders happiness …