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Main Author: Nikitina, Bela
Format: Recurso digital
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Published: Zenodo 2024
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18145841
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  • <p>This study examines grassroots reuse and gifting networks among Russian-speaking new immigrants in Nahariya, Israel, revealing a stark contrast between high willingness for circular practices (92% prefer person-to-person transfers) and absent institutional infrastructure. Through survey data (N=203) and interviews from 2023, findings demonstrate how informal<br>WhatsApp-mediated exchanges address material deprivation while building social capital, offering actionable models for migrant integration and waste reduction amid Israel's housing crisis. The analysis bridges sharing economy theory, gift exchange sociology, and circular housing strategies, with policy recommendations for scalable municipal platforms.</p>