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DOI: 10.11118/978-80-7701-030-6-0134

CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND REUSE CENTRE IN KOŠICE, SLOVAKIA / CIRKULÁRNÍ EKONOMIKA A REUSE CENTRUM V KOŠICÍCH NA SLOVENSKU

Miriam Šebová ORCID...1, Anna Kötelesová ORCID...1
1 Katedra regionálnych vied a manažmentu, Ekonomická fakulta, Technická univerzita v Košiciach, Němcovej 32, 040 01 Košice, Slovenská republika

Conscious handling with items we no longer need has become increasingly important for environmental sustainability, which led this study to explore the circular economy practices and potential for establishing a reuse centre in Košice, Slovakia. Using a combination of desk research, stakeholder mapping, interviews, focus group, and a survey, the research analyses community attitudes, and the practical challenges of implementing such a facility. The findings highlight strong local interest in reuse practices while also identifying key challenges. The study can be used as a base for creating a reuse centre that meets the specific needs of residents of Košice.

Keywords: circular economy, reuse centre, sustainability, reuse

pages: 134-140, Published: 2025, online: 2025



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