Rapid growth in end-of-use and end-of-life products and their current unsustainable disposal methods are the cause of worries among the researchers and academicians across the globe. For that, remanufacturing is emerging as a viable option for sustainable production. Moreover, acceptance of remanufactured products by the consumers is highly essential for the success of the circular economy. Therefore, a study of the purchase intention of the consumers towards remanufactured products becomes inevitable. Here, our research uses meta-analysis to statistically synthesise and analyze the factors relevant to the purchase intention of the remanufactured products. Based on the published literature a total of ten studies are found suitable for the meta-analysis. The result shows that purchase intention of consumers is positively and strongly influenced by attitude and subjective norm, whereas it is moderately influenced by perceived green benefits and perceived behaviour control. In addition, meta-analysis supports the negative relationship between perceived risk and purchase intention. The findings also suggest that consumers who purchase remanufactured electrical and electronics products are less environmentally conscious than consumers who purchase remanufactured automotive products. Further, authors have discussed the managerial implications of the factors which influence the purchase intention of the consumers towards remanufactured products.

Purpose: Acceptance of remanufactured products by the consumers is highly essential for the success of closed loop supply chain and for achieving the goal of circular economy. However, the literature shows that consumers are reluctant to purchase remanufactured products. Therefore, the study of attitude and purchase intention (PI) of the consumers toward remanufactured products becomes inevitable for popularizing these products. The paper aims to discuss this issue.Design/methodology/approach: This research proposes a conceptual model to examine the critical factors influencing the PI of Indian consumers toward remanufactured products. Further, this model is empirically tested, using structural equation modeling technique, based on the data obtained from 1,534 respondents.Findings: The findings of this research suggest that PI of consumers is influenced by attitude, personal benefits, remanufactured product knowledge, risk perception, subjective norm and market strategy. However, perceived behavior control and green awareness have a non-significant impact on the PI of Indian consumers.Research limitations/implications: The proposed conceptual model is tested only against the data received from the students of Indian universities who possess electronic gadgets.Practical implications: The circular economy can be realized through remanufacturing if the attitude of consumers is shaped positively toward remanufactured products through the dissemination of comprehensive product information.Originality/value: This research is the first attempt to assess the PI of Indian consumers by developing and testing the conceptual model. Further, this research provides guidelines to remanufacturing firms for attracting the consumers toward the purchase of remanufactured products.