Fair Repair: Centring Labour in Just Transitions

Joram  Groen; Ilaha Abasli; Ellen Loots; Lija  Groenewoud van Vliet

Fair Repair: Centring Labour in Just Transitions

Joram Groen
, Ilaha Abasli
, Ellen Loots
, Lija Groenewoud van Vliet

University of Amsterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam
IN4ART

Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site › Academic

Abstract

Repair is skilled, professional work that strengthens local communities, yet it is often overlooked in circular economy policies and discussions. This blog highlights key insights from the project ‘Valuing "Repair" in Just Labour Transitions in the Rijnmond Region’, which centres the voices of repair workers and examines how their labour can be fairly recognised in the circular transition. This research is essential for policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in equitable and sustainable labour practises in the circular economy.

Original language	English
Publisher	International Centre for Frugal Innovation
Media of output	Online
Publication status	Published - 4 Dec 2025

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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