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Abstract The Circular Economy is an economic and industrial system in which resources are used for as long as possible. This typically involves businesses implementing a range of alternative business models, such as remanufacture. With the manufacture of Refrigerated Display Cabinets (RDCs) being a material and energy intensive process, there is scope for remanufacturing to support a more resource-efficient production of RDCs. Despite the potential, the remanufacture of RDCs in the UK is uncommon. Many Retailers and RDC Manufacturers typically have unfavourable attitudes towards the purchase and production of remanufactured RDCs. However, more favourable attitudes could increase their Behavioural Intentions towards the purchase and production of remanufactured RDCs, which could lead to the adoption of remanufacturing across the industry. This paper gives an overview of interventions that could be implemented to encourage Retailers and RDC Manufacturers to adopt the pro-circular behaviours. The three interventions discussed in this paper are: Financial Incentives, Quality Standards and Process-Supporting tools. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A Circular Economy is an economic and industrial system where resources are kept in use for as long as possible. This system is an alternative to the “take-make-use-dispose” path which is followed in many industries. Businesses can adopt a circular approach to production by implementing a range of alternative business models. These models require consumer acceptance, however a number of behavioural barriers are currently preventing the development and adoption of a Circular Economy. There is little research on behaviour change with specific regard to the Circular Economy. This is due to the concepts’ multidisciplinary scope which makes data collection methods expansive and challenging. The Pro-Circular Change Model (P-CCM) is a novel theoretical framework, which uses a Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), Pro-Circular Values (P-CVs) and Persuasive Communication (PC) to identify and influence behaviours that can support the development of a Circular Economy. For the purpose of the model, behaviours that are brought about due to the prioritising of resource-efficiency were defined as Pro-Circular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A number of behavioural barriers are preventing the development of a Circular Economy in the retail refrigeration sector and it is possible, that financial incentives could help to overcome them. Using Refrigerated Display Cabinets as an example, this paper aims to encourage dialogue between manufacturers and policymakers about developing a new Enhanced Capital Allowance eligibility scheme for a variety of remanufactured product groups. This could be pivotal in encouraging the industry to become more resource-efficient and pro-circular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a need to change business and behaviour models from the linear to the circular in order to conserve energy and resources. This paper identifies what pro-circular behaviours can influence the development of a Circular Economy, with particular reference to the retail refrigeration industry.Pro-circular behaviour is an action that is brought about due to the prioritisation of resource-efficiency with the aim of supporting the growth of a Circular Economy. A Circular Economy is an economic and industrial system where resources are kept in use for as long as possible. Greater uptake of alternative business models in the UK could help to create a more sustainable industry in retail refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

There is a need to change business and behaviour models from the linear to the circular in order to conserve energy and resources. This paper identifies what pro-circular behaviours can influence the development of a Circular Economy, with particular reference to the retail refrigeration industry. Pro-circular behaviour is an action that is brought about due to the prioritisation of resource-efficiency with the aim of supporting the growth of a Circular Economy. A Circular Economy is an economic and industrial system where resources are kept in use for as long as possible. Greater uptake of alternative business models in the UK could help to create a more sustainable industry in retail refrigeration. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A number of behavioural barriers are preventing the development of a Circular Economy in the retail refrigeration sector and it is possible, that financial incentives could help to overcome them. Using Refrigerated Display Cabinets as an example, this paper aims to encourage dialogue between manufacturers and policymakers about developing a new Enhanced Capital Allowance eligibility scheme for a variety of remanufactured product groups. This could be pivotal in encouraging the industry to become more resource-efficient and pro-circular. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]