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<p>Household circular economy (HCE) plays a critical role in advancing a just transition to sustainability. However, the existing body of research remains fragmented, necessitating a comprehensive synthesis to assess current developments, identify key drivers, and define future research directions. This study presents a systematic review of original articles published in ScienceDirect between January 2005 and December 2024, focusing on studies in which households serve as the primary unit of analysis. A total of 179 articles met the inclusion criteria for full-text review. Sorting, disposal, and recycling are the most studied themes. Most studies were conducted in developing countries. HCE behaviors and intentions are influenced by household characteristics, socio-cultural factors, infrastructural conditions, technological and product-related considerations, and policy and institutional frameworks. Key challenges include the treatment of CE as a supplement rather than a substitute for linear consumption, as well as the persistence of the intention-behavior gap. Major gaps remain in the conceptualization of the household and the geographic and thematic distribution of HCE research, with certain countries, CE strategies, and themes receiving limited scholarly attention. Addressing these gaps requires greater conceptual clarity and the identification of key research priorities. Future research should investigate how circular behaviors become normalized and how intra-household dynamics, decision-making, and task delegation shape the adoption of CE strategies. Future research also warrants the use of appropriate and innovative methods and tools, as well as greater attention to underexplored strategies in the pre-consumption and use phases, rebound effects, indigenous communities, and within- and cross-country comparative studies.</p>

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Developments, Drivers, and Future Directions in the Household Circular Economy

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    2026年4月28日

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  • John Orgel de la Cruz

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Household circular economy (HCE) plays a critical role in advancing a just transition to sustainability. However, the existing body of research remains fragmented, necessitating a comprehensive synthesis to assess current developments, identify key drivers, and define future research directions. This study presents a systematic review of original articles published in ScienceDirect between January 2005 and December 2024, focusing on studies in which households serve as the primary unit of analysis. A total of 179 articles met the inclusion criteria for full-text review. Sorting, disposal, and recycling are the most studied themes. Most studies were conducted in developing countries. HCE behaviors and intentions are influenced by household characteristics, socio-cultural factors, infrastructural conditions, technological and product-related considerations, and policy and institutional frameworks. Key challenges include the treatment of CE as a supplement rather than a substitute for linear consumption, as well as the persistence of the intention-behavior gap. Major gaps remain in the conceptualization of the household and the geographic and thematic distribution of HCE research, with certain countries, CE strategies, and themes receiving limited scholarly attention. Addressing these gaps requires greater conceptual clarity and the identification of key research priorities. Future research should investigate how circular behaviors become normalized and how intra-household dynamics, decision-making, and task delegation shape the adoption of CE strategies. Future research also warrants the use of appropriate and innovative methods and tools, as well as greater attention to underexplored strategies in the pre-consumption and use phases, rebound effects, indigenous communities, and within- and cross-country comparative studies.