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The Role of the Consumer in the Circular Management of SCG’s: An Investigation for the PRISMA Project (Physical Internet Regenerative Sustainable Materials)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Circular economy necessitates the adequate remuneration of both the production chain and waste management, positioning the end consumer at the center of the recycling process. This study, which is part of the PRISMA project, evaluated consumer awareness and practices regarding the management of spent coffee grounds (SCG), highlighting a discrepancy between the awareness of environmental impact and the concrete actions undertaken. An online survey revealed that although participants acknowledge the importance of sustainability, there are no specific practices in place for the recycling of SCG. The results suggest the adoption of emerging technologies, such as IoT and blockchain, to encourage virtuous behaviors and improve traceability along the entire supply chain, thereby providing insights for future research aimed at strengthening the active role of consumers.

Source: IFAC-PapersOnLine

DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2025.09.162

Authors: Ilaria Baffo, Valentina Taverna, Nader Amir Fares, Antonella Petrillo, Fabio De Felice

Institutions: Università degli Studi della Tuscia, Parthenope University of Naples

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Supply Chain Management

Subfield: Strategy and Management

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Responsible consumption and production

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Ministero dell’Istruzione, dell’Università e della Ricerca, Ministero dell'Università e della Ricerca