When circular economy attempts to restore meaningfulness to work: The case of upcycling centres
Driven by the growth of the second-hand goods sector, upcycling and recycling centres offer employment opportunities and the promise of social integration to people who are excluded from the labour market. Based on a survey of employees within such organisations, this Céreq Bref examines the paradoxes of an activity that is meaningful due to its social and ecological utility, but also a source of disappointment due to the limited career prospects it offers to many of its former employees.
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Deram, J. (2025). When circular economy attempts to restore meaningfulness to work: The case of upcycling centres, Céreq Bref, (469). https://www.cereq.fr/en/economie-circulaire-sens-au-travail-ressourceries
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Deram, Jennifer. «When circular economy attempts to restore meaningfulness to work: The case of upcycling centres». Céreq Bref, n° 469, 2025, p. 1-4. https://www.cereq.fr/en/economie-circulaire-sens-au-travail-ressourceries.
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DERAM, Jennifer, 2025. When circular economy attempts to restore meaningfulness to work: The case of upcycling centres. Céreq Bref, 2025, n° 469, p. 1-4. https://www.cereq.fr/en/economie-circulaire-sens-au-travail-ressourceries
