Public awareness on circular economy development in Hungary

Wael BRINSI[1], László KOLOSZÁR[2]

https://doi.org/10.53465/SJIR.1339-2751.2025.1.73-90

 

Abstract: Increasing public awareness is one of the major factors behind Europe's transition to the circular economy strategy. This paper aims to present the results of an evaluation of public awareness and attitudes about circular economy in Hungary. The data used in this study was collected by random distribution of questionnaires with 512 respondents in order to assess their awareness as well as willingness to buy more environmentally friendly products. Several hypotheses were established divided into 3 categories. The result shows, only 12% knew circular economy benefits and a clear correlation with the education level as the higher-educated respondents were more likely to know about circular economy which hinders sustainable policy adoption, requiring increased education and incentives to drive behavioral and systemic change. Regarding the waste segregation, Hungarian consumers give special attention to organic waste followed by glass and plastic waste, while clothes and batteries have lower care by the locals after use.

Keywords: circular economy, public awareness, public willingness, questionnaire, Hungary

JEL: Q51, F64, N54

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Submitted: 5. 1. 2025 | Accepted: 10. 6. 2025 | Published 15. 6. 2025

 

To cite this article (APA style):

Brinsi, W., & Koloszár, L. (2025). Public awareness on circular economy development in Hungary. Medzinárodné vzťahy – Slovak Journal of International Relations, 23(1), 73 – 90. https://doi.org/10.53465/SJIR.1339-2751.2025.1.73-90

 

Publisher: Bratislava University of Economics and Business | EUBA

ISSN online: 1339-2751

 

[1] Wael Brinsi, PhD. candidate, Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics, University of Sopron, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky 4, 9400 Sopron, Hungary, e-mail: . orcid idhttps://orcid.org/0009-0003-3068-5979

[2] László Koloszár, associate professor, Alexandre Lamfalussy Faculty of Economics, University of Sopron, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky 4, 9400 Sopron, Hungary, e-mail: . orcid idhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-8545-8357

 

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