Study goals
Evaluate the consumer's attitude towards the consumption of products resulting from the upcycling process.
Relevance / originality
Considering upcycling as an option for the development of the creative economy requires the investigation of consumer interest in products resulting from this process.
Methodology / approach
A survey was conducted with 136 participants between the months of January and May of 2021. The descriptive quantitative approach research, data collection through questionnaires in a non-probabilistic way, for convenience.
Main results
Through the analysis of the results, it was possible to identify that the researched sample has a positive attitude towards the products resulting from the upcycling process.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
Investigating this phenomenon contributed to studies of consumer behavior and sustainable consumption.
Social / management contributions
Assessing the consumer's attitude towards the consumption of products resulting from the upcycling process can help managers to develop new and creative ways to rethink their business and even reposition their brands.