Repair: Behavioural Insights Research
Behavioural insight is a foundation of the EPA’s Circular Economy Programme, providing evidence to inform policy, behavioural change interventions and awareness campaigns.
Repair plays an important role in the circular economy by extending product lifespans, reducing waste and conserving resources. Understanding public attitudes and behaviours towards repair helps identify barriers and opportunities to encourage greater uptake of repair across Ireland.
The EPA contracted Ipsos B&A to carry out the following studies: