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Sharing and recycling resources in a hybrid online and on-site community
Linköping University, Department of Thematic Studies, Technology and Social Change. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0003-0201-5604
Linköping University, Department of Thematic Studies, Technology and Social Change. Linköping University, Faculty of Arts and Sciences.ORCID iD: 0000-0002-5097-6621
2021 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic)
Sustainable development
Environmental work
Abstract [en]

In this paper we explore different ways that online and on-site (here called hybrid) sharing and recycling of resources takes place within a small Swedish municipality. Municipalities in Sweden are obliged to provide certain welfare services, like waste management and recycling facilities for their inhabitants. Digital solutions have been suggested as a novel ingredient to deliver services according to the law. The utilization of sharing platforms is presented as a way of sharing limited resources. However, sharing platforms in public settings are not developed, particularly not in small municipalities. Some apps have even been controversial to introduce in municipalities. Therefore, it is relevant to investigate how already established platforms, like Facebook, are used. Some groups of citizens are advanced in using platforms such as Facebook for swapping/buying/selling products, sharing information and services, and coordinating recycling of goods, while other inhabitants rely on physical and on-site media like bulletin boards. Recycling can contribute to increased resource efficiency. The citizens have a sense of community and collaborate extensively on sharing platforms, towards a sustainable everyday life. The empirical material for the study is based on mapping of sharing practices in the municipality, including data harvested from a Facebook group for sharing/swapping/buying, ethnographic observations on site, and interviews. The results from the study can be used by municipalities that want to increase sharing and reach more circular economy and recycling. 

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2021.
Keywords [en]
digitalization, sustainable development, sharing, recycling, welfare
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Information Systems, Social aspects
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URN: urn:nbn:se:liu:diva-188975OAI: oai:DiVA.org:liu-188975DiVA, id: diva2:1701296
Conference
Nordiska kommunforskningskonferensen NORKOM, 25-26 november, 2021
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The Kamprad Family FoundationAvailable from: 2022-10-05 Created: 2022-10-05 Last updated: 2022-11-11Bibliographically approved

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