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    Consumer behavior towards recycled clothing
    (2024) Timofei, Olga; Iordachi, Victoria; Perciun, Rodica
    In a world increasingly concerned about environmental issues, the fashion industry is witnessing a notable shift in consumer behaviour towards recycled clothing and sustainable fashion. This trend reflects a heightened awareness of the detrimental impact of traditional clothing production on the planet. Annually, the fashion sector consumes 79 billion cubic meters of water, accounting for approximately 20% of global water usage, and emits 1.7 billion tons of CO2, nearly 10% of global emissions, while generating 92 million tons of textile waste. Given the projected growth of the global fashion industry, addressing its substantial environmental and social impacts is crucial. Integrating sustainability practices across the supply chain is imperative. Consumers play a pivotal role in driving this change by making informed choices, demanding transparency from brands, and supporting sustainable products and practices. This article explores consumer behaviour towards recycled clothing, in order to understand the factors that influence consumers' purchase decisions and to identify the barriers and motivations that affect their attitude towards it of recycled clothing. In order to achieve this goal, the study "Consumer Behaviour towards Recycled Clothing in the Republic of Moldova. By elucidating perceptions and behaviours, this research offers insights crucial for fostering responsible consumption and advancing sustainable fashion strategies in the region.
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    Efficient Waste Management: Economic Aspects
    (2022) Timofei, Olga
    At present, waste reduction or elimination has become a serious environmental concern for most countries and a priority for companies. Waste is not only an environmental problem but also an economic loss. A prerequisite for flourishing economic activity is the efficient management of waste and other resources. The recovery of waste resources has become an industrial reality due to technological innovations in the era of raw materials shortage. Sustainable materials management goes further than ecological waste management and focuses on the efficient use of available materials. The article aims to research the waste management process, shed light on the place of waste management in promoting the circular economy, and outline positive experiences in this area by highlighting the potential benefits and economic costs of applying these practices. That could serve as an incentive to accelerate efficient waste management processes in the Republic of Moldova. Waste management benefits the environment but also increases the number of companies and jobs. The presented article discusses waste management issues and shows some current issues related to them. The paper the authors wrote within the frame of the state project 20.80009.0807.22. - Developing a mechanism for the circular economy creation in the Republic of Moldova.
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    Sustainable budgeting - building the future through smart policies
    (2024) Iordachi, Victoria; Timofei, Olga
    In the current era of climate change and economic challenges, the concept of sustainable budgeting has become increasingly important. Sustainable budgeting is not only about the efficient management of financial resources, but also about the balanced approach to the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. In this article, we will explore the importance and impact that smart sustainable budgeting policies can have on the environment, society and economy. We will analyze the practice of foreign countries regarding ways of managing the state’s financial resources and directing them to sectors and projects that promote sustainable development and contribute to the achievement of environmental and social goals.
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    Determinarea modelului național de economie circulară în sectorul turism
    (2024) Gribincea, Corina
    The transition to a circular economic model is still in its infancy, although Moldova has made significant economic progress over the past decade. Economic growth has not completely separated itself from the production of waste, and its approach remains problematic, with storage predominating, including illegal ones, at the expense of sustainable methods. Because of this, the performance in circular indicators, such as resource efficiency, ecological innovation, the ratio between waste generation and gross domestic product, waste management and recycling, is below the average of the member states of the European Union, including neighboring countries of the Republic of Moldova. The low involvement of citizens in circular economy practices in the tourism sector, such as reusing, repairing products, avoiding plastic and single-use packaging, preference for local products or those with low environmental impact, also reflects a low level of involvement in these directions. Thus, it is obvious that Moldova needs improvements on multiple levels of the circular economy, from greater efficiency in the use of resources and the integration of recycled materials in production processes to the prevention of waste generation and a more efficient management of it.
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    Optimizarea gestionării, cheia succesului în implementarea economiei circulare
    (2023) Iordachi, Victoria
    This article explores the essential role of structure management and governance in the promotion and effective implementation of the circular economy. In the context of pressures on natural resources and environmental impact, the circular economy asserts itself as a sustainable model that aims to reduce waste, reuse resources and increase sustainability. But the success of such a transition depends critically on how this complex transformation is managed. This article highlights the importance of well-defined strategic planning that includes clear objectives and performance indicators to guide the transition process. It also addresses the need to develop a coherent legal and political framework to support circular economic practices through appropriate incentives, regulations and norms. The article concludes by highlighting the major benefits of effective governance in the circular economy: resource optimization, waste reduction, innovation stimulation, positive environmental impact, job creation and increased economic competitiveness. Therefore, it is emphasized that proper structure management and governance are the fundamental pillars for a successful transition to the circular economy, benefiting the environment, the economy and society as a whole.
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    Infrastructura de colectare a deșeurilor în contextul dezvoltării durabile
    (Artifex, 2022) Popa, Viorica; Popa, Nicolae
    The concept of sustainable development implies the implementation of some mechanisms and policies, which allow both economic development and the preservation of the state of the environment at the same time, capturing both the increase in the degree of responsibility and the increase in economic efficiency in the sense of minimizing the costs of reducing the damage suffered by the environment due to consumption human. Thus, the EU has become a global promoter of sustainable development. The environmental policy of the European Union is becoming more and more comprehensive and closely correlated with the other European community policies that can be correlated with those of the Republic of Moldova. Currently, the problem of waste manifests itself more and more acutely, due to the increase in its quantity and diversity, as well as its increasingly pronounced negative impact on the environment. The urban and industrial development of localities, as well as the general increase in the standard of living of the population, leads to the production of increasingly large amounts of waste. Actions to reduce these impacts will be essential, as the amounts generated by waste are growing faster than any other environmental pollutant, especially in developing regions, or in rural areas where waste represents a larger share of global emissions. In this article, the theoreticalpractical aspects regarding the organization of separate waste collection in the Republic of Moldova are analyzed. The research was conducted within the State Program 20.80009.0807.22 Developing the circular economy mechanism for the Republic of Moldova.
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    Separate waste collection – an indispensable factor in implementing the circular economy model
    (Performantica, 2022) Iordachi, Victoria; Popa, Viorica; Popa, Nicolae
    Waste management is one of the important problems thatthe Republic of Moldova is facing in environmental protection activities. At present, the problem of waste is manifesting more acutely, due to the increase of its quantity and diversity, as well as of its more pronounced negative impacton the environment. The urban and industrial development of the localities, as well as the general increase of the living standard of the population, entails the production of huge quantities of waste. In order to implement a sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management System, it is necessary, first of all, to create premises for the separate collection of waste. This article analyses the theoretical and practical aspects of organizing the separate collection of waste in rural and urban areas. At the same time, the authors aim to cross the path of waste circularity from collection to recycling, but also to identify good practices regarding the organization of the integrated waste management system. The research was conducted within the State Program 20.80009.0807.22. Developing the circular economy mechanism for the Republic of Moldova.
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    Posibilități de implementare a practicilor internaționale în dezvoltarea afacerilor circulare din Republica Moldova
    (INCE, 2022) Ungur, Cristina
    The implementation of circular business models becomes imperative under the conditions of the energy crisis that appeared at the European level this year. Governments and the business environment are required to look for urgent solutions for the transition to an economy based on alternative energy resources. In this context, taking over successful practices and sharing experience become the fastest methods to adopt circular business models. The purpose of this study was to analyze the experience of other states in the development of successful circular businesses and to identify the possibilities of implementing these practices in the Republic of Moldova. The research analyzed the activity of nine companies from four countries that operate based on circular models, in particular - the Circular Suppliers business model. At the same time, companies from the Republic of Moldova that develop businesses based on renewable, biodegradable or recyclable resources were identified and analyzed. The analyzes allowed establishing the opportunities and challenges existing at the national level in order to carry out a circular business. The areas where the principle of circularity can be implemented in the Republic of Moldova were identified and the resources that can be used in the most efficient way were determined. This study was developed within the State Program 20.80009.0807.22 Development of the mechanism of formation of the circular economy in the Republic of Moldova.
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    Business models for circular economy implementation
    (Artifex, 2022) Timofei, Olga
    Crises that threaten the viability of our planet: climate change, natural disasters and depletion of natural resources have their roots in the way we use materials and goods. Companies need to update their policies as we move into a circular economy and this is a very important transition for the environment. In a circular economy, production and consumption are increasingly based on responsible raw materials and renewable energy, providing a product as a service, long-term products and reused materials. Companies need to prepare for a change in earnings practices and patterns. In a circular economy, a company creates added value for their products with more services and intelligence. Through this study, we aim to highlight the main barriers that companies may face in the process of implementing circular business models, the knowledge and implementation of which are important at any level of decision making.
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    Circular business models: challenges and opportunities
    (Artifex, 2022) Ungur, Cristina
    The linear economy based on depletable resources, with a negative impact on the environment, can no longer be accepted. Awareness of thisissue has led to changes in the international policy that entrepreneurs and consumers must comply with. As the European Union has set itself the goal of moving to a fully circular economy over the next three decades, entrepreneurs in the EU and in associated countries have to find ways toadopt circular business models. In this study we aimed to describe the challenges that arise in the process of transition to the circular economy and to present the opportunities of this transition. The mechanisms and tools to support circular business were analyzed on the basis of data from the Republic of Moldova in order to encourage local entrepreneurs to conduct circular business. The research was based on the analysis of policy papers, scientific articles, studies and reports prepared by international organizations specializing in the circular economy. As a result of the research, we have shown that through the joint effort of society and the authorities, mechanisms can be created to support the circular business that will drive the transition to a circular economy. This study was developed within the State Program 20.80009.0807.22 Development of the mechanism of formation of the circular economy in the Republic of Moldova.