Global warming, mainly caused by manmade greenhouse gas emissions, has led to
a rapid increase in global average temperatures and thus increased extreme weather
conditions. This has forced international agreements into place, such as the UN’s
2030 Agenda to ensure a sustainable future. The purpose of this study is to deepen
the knowledge and promote the development of shared ownership between people
within residential areas. The study focuses on prevalence, resource groups,
sustainability attitudes and motivational factors related to shared ownership. A
survey was designed and distributed via various platforms to collect data. Although
the aggregate data revealed significant differences, the responses within different
demographic groups did not exhibit any statistically significant differences. The
results of the survey show that most respondents do not currently engage in shared
ownership. They generally have a positive view of the concept, with particular
interest in handheld tools and leisure equipment. Economic factors were considered
as their primary motivation concerning the sustainability aspects for participating
in shared ownership, followed by environmental and social aspects. The major
barriers to adopting shared ownership were identified as lack of availability,
reliability, responsibility and communication, while clear information and
structured systems could enhance participation. In conclusion, to improve and
increase adoption of shared ownership improved information, structure and
accessibility are needed.
2024.
shared ownership, collaborative consumption, sustainability, economy