When good intentions backfire: everyday stories of rebound effects

Name of applicant

Daniela Pigosso

Institution

DTU

Amount

DKK 200,000

Year

2026

Type of grant

Carlsberg Mindelegat

Summary

The project communicates research on rebound effects, which can offset around 47% of potential sustainability gains, through accessible stories rooted in Danish everyday culture. By showing how good intentions can lead to unintended consequences, it supports a more nuanced public conversation about sustainability beyond individual choices, towards social and systemic understanding.

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