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Arokiaraj, Dr, Mr R. Srivel, and Ms R.Arthie Reena. "The Eco-Driving Behaviour: A Strategic Way to Control Tailpipe Emission." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 3.3 (June 21, 2018): 21. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i3.3.14474.
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The global auto industry is responsible for 15.9% of carbon emission (OICA) and among that, vehicle users are responsible for around 80% of carbon emission (JAMA). Awareness about environmental problems caused by this emission is rapidly increasing among people and governments are organizing various campaigns to make people familiar with the eco-driving concept. Vehicle users do not realize that their driving style has a direct influence on fuel consumption and this, in turn, leads to unwanted carbon emission. Therefore, there is a need to understand the car users' eco-driving behavior and explores the awareness level of passenger car users. Data has been collected from 400 respondents through the help of a structured questionnaire with a focus on eco-driving behavior practices. Analysis of this data showed that the pressure given to accelerate the engine is transformed into tailpipe emission. Therefore, this study highlights the importance of inculcating eco-driving behavior among car users in particular and vehicle users in general.
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Castaneda, Marigold G., Carmelita P. Martinez, Rodilina Marte, and Banjo Roxas. "Explaining the environmentally-sustainable consumer behavior: a social capital perspective." Social Responsibility Journal 11, no. 4 (October 5, 2015): 658–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/srj-02-2014-0019.
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Purpose – The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of social capital within a community on the adoption of consumer eco-behaviour or environmentally sustainable behaviour of consumers. The authors draw on the behavioural perspective model (BPM) of consumer behaviour and social capital theory in arguing that social capital shapes a consumer’s knowledge of environmental issues and pro-environmental attitudes, which in turn influence a consumer’s perceived capability to engage in eco-behaviour. Design/methodology/approach – This study uses partial least squares approach to structural equation modelling of survey data involving 1,044 consumers in the Philippines. It involves testing of a measurement model to examine the validity and reliability of the constructs used in the study. This is followed by testing of the structural models to test the hypothesised relationships of the constructs. Findings – The results suggest the substantive influence of social capital on environmental knowledge, pro-environmental attitudes and eco-capability. Both knowledge and attitudes have positive effects on eco-capability, which in turn positively shapes eco-behaviour. Research limitations/implications – Future studies can examine how social capital as a multi-dimensional construct impacts context-specific consumer behaviour. Practical implications – Social and environmental marketing may focus on social network activation to encourage eco-behaviours of consumers. Social implications – Findings highlight the role of social capital within one’s community as a resource channel to encourage environmentally responsible consumer behaviour. Originality/value – The study extends the BPM by offering a social capital view as a more nuanced explanation of consumer eco-behaviour.
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Ut-Tha, Veenarat. "Pioneering Eco-Cart: Carbon Reduction Solutions for Thai Online Shoppers." Management & Marketing 18, no. 4 (December 1, 2023): 515–36. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/mmcks-2023-0028.
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Abstract This research aims to identify effective strategies for reducing carbon emissions in online shopping by examining the perspectives of Thai consumers and utilizing sociodemographic data to anticipate their choices for carbon mitigation. The study encompasses eco-logistics, last-mile innovations, and responsible consumer behavior. Data collected from a questionnaire gathered responses from 800 participants across diverse regions, resulting in a 96.50% response rate. Using a multinomial logit model in Stata 15, the analysis reveals factors influencing consumer decisions. Eco-logistics is the preferred choice for 35.74% of individuals aiming to reduce carbon emissions from online shopping. Regular purchases of clothing and shoes correlate with a 46% higher likelihood of selecting eco-logistics, while responsible purchasing shows a 33.03% adoption rate. Last-mile innovations, chosen by 31.23%, appeal to higher-income individuals, while women, older age groups (46+), and those with higher education lean toward eco-logistics. Higher education enhances responsible purchasing, influenced by critical thinking, income, and professional networks. Additionally, suburban consumers prefer eco-logistics due to longer distances, while urban residents opt for last-mile innovations. Addressing these challenges facilitates environmentally conscious practices in the e-commerce supply chain, providing insights for policymakers and businesses to formulate sustainable and equitable strategies.
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Pratiwi, Rani Tania, Disman Disman, Nana Supriatna, Erlina Wiyanarti, and Deden Agustira. "ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS ECOLOGICAL INTELLIGENCE." International Journal of Educational Management and Innovation 1, no. 2 (March 9, 2020): 165. http://dx.doi.org/10.12928/ijemi.v1i2.1825.
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In December 2018, Kuningan University launched the Green Campus. The eco - campus program is motivated by, among others, that the campus environment is expecting to be a comfortable, clean, shady (green), beautiful, and healthy place to gain knowledge. The campus environment as an inseparable part of the urban ecosystem is not insignificant in its role and contribution to increasing or reducing global warming. Besides that, what is also important is how the campus community can implement Environmental Science and Technology in a Real Field. Therefore the Eco-Campus program is aimed at increasing the awareness and concern of the campus community as a collection of scientific societies to participate and be responsible for reducing Global Warming. However, er, of all these issues, the most important thing is how we can apply the concept in our daily behavior better known as green behavior, then how this behavior can be transmitted and taught in the context of education. Sometimes we think too hard about behaviors like what can say green behavior
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Liap, Andre Ludya, Dudi Permana, Adi Nurmahdi, Mas Wahyu Wibowo, and Ding Chong. "Memengaruhi self identity, social influence untuk decisions to visit objek wisata hutan bakau: Tinjauan pustaka." Jurnal Doktor Manajemen (JDM) 6, no. 1 (May 1, 2023): 23. http://dx.doi.org/10.22441/jdm.v6i1.17472.
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This study conducted a literature review of existing research in Indonesia on tourist visits to mangrove forests as eco-tourism. Based on the 20 (twenty) studies that the author has reviewed, there are 19 (nineteen) previous studies that have studied the supply side far more. The feasibility of developing mangrove eco-tourism based on the supply side, namely; tourist attraction objects, accessibility to objects, socio-economic conditions of the community, modes of transportation and accommodation, supervision management, supporting facilities and infrastructure, availability of clean water within the object area, relations between tourists and people around the area, value of carrying capacity, and security of the area . There is still a little research from the demand side that researchers do through the google scholar search system and sort from the top to the bottom of the 20 selected journals. Only one study uses the theoretical basis of Ajzen and Fishbein (1980) as a theoretical model of responsible environmental behavior or a model of their responsible environmental behavior based on the theory of planned behavior (TPB) (Ajzen, 2020). Researchers on the demand side or requests from visitors' desires are still lacking in research that should be encouraged to be able to increase self identity or social influence making environmental consciousness, pro-environmental behavior, and environmental belief a mediating or moderating variable so as to produce a significant or positive analysis on behavior for the decision to visit the mangrove forest eco-tourism is more sustainable.
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Shahrukh, Syed, Safia Bano, and Safi Ullah. "CONSUMERS PURCHASING BEHAVIOR TOWARDS ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN QUETTA." Pakistan Journal of Social Research 05, no. 02 (June 30, 2023): 914–24. http://dx.doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1205.
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The global issue of widespread and unsustainable consumption has resulted in significant problems such as pollution and global warming. As a result, there is an increasing demand for greater understanding and use of Eco friendly products. This study's main goal was to investigate how university student's knowledge of Eco friendly products affected their purchasing decisions. The precise goals were to ascertain whether awareness, price, availability, value, and quality had an effect on university student's decisions to buy environmentally friendly products and to investigate how awareness, price, availability, value, and quality predict their intention to buy such products. Data from 120-student online survey was analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach. The results show that university student's purchase decisions are most significantly positively impacted by the quality of Eco friendly products. However, it was discovered that the influence of Eco friendly product awareness on their decision to buy green products was comparatively small. The study also demonstrates that elements like price, awareness, and exceptional quality are mostly responsible for the influence of green product awareness on university students buying behavior. In contrast, the perceived value of the products does not appear to be a critical factor influencing the green purchase intentions of university students. The implications of the study, along with its limitations for future research, are discussed. Keywords: Eco-friendly Products, Consumer purchasing behavior, Youth, University Students, Pakistan.
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Hyder, Noor, and Abeera Amir. "IMPACT OF GREEN PACKAGING ON CONSUMERS BUYING BEHAVIOR: THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ATTITUDE." INTERANTIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT 07, no. 10 (October 1, 2023): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.55041/ijsrem25741.
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Sustainable development stands as a global imperative, addressing the multifaceted challenges encompassing climate action, environmental preservation, resource efficiency, and the responsible use of raw materials. As global consciousness shifts toward environmental protection and the principles of sustainability, eco- friendliness has emerged as the prevailing zeitgeist. Within the manufacturing sector, particular attention has been directed towards green packaging. This study draws upon meticulously gathered data from 200 respondents through a thoughtfully designed survey to dissect the influential factors shaping consumer buying behavior. Employing the principal factor analysis technique, we unveil four primary factors underpinning consumers' buying behavior: eco-labeling, willingness to pay, environmental concern, and attitude. These findings underscore a growing scholarly and research interest in these dimensions, evident in the increasing volume of academic publications in recent years. Moreover, the insights derived from this research will empower manufacturers and businesses to formulate strategies aimed at securing competitive advantages, bolstering sales, and enhancing brand image. Key Words: Sustainability, Green Packaging, Eco-Labelling, Willingness to Pay, Environmental Concern, Attitude.
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Urien, Bertrand, and William Kilbourne. "Generativity and self-enhancement values in eco-friendly behavioral intentions and environmentally responsible consumption behavior." Psychology & Marketing 28, no. 1 (December 9, 2010): 69–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/mar.20381.
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Smerichevskyi, Serhii, Tetiana Kniazieva, Yuriy Kolbushkin, Irina Reshetnikova, and Anna Olejniczuk- Merta. "Environmental orientation of consumer behavior: motivational component." Problems and Perspectives in Management 16, no. 2 (June 23, 2018): 424–37. http://dx.doi.org/10.21511/ppm.16(2).2018.38.
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Environmental issues are a priority, since global environmental problem has become perceived as a threat to humanity’s existence. The necessity and timeliness of conceptual marketing approaches revision are dictated by the formation of new economy sector of ecological goods and services, and the environmentally responsible marketing concept is being formed. The purpose of the work is to substantiate the environmental factor influence on consumer behavior motives and formation of consumer demand for environmental products within the frame of environmentally responsible marketing. Changes in the external marketing environmentlead to changes in the internal environment of the market entity, causing its environmental development. The recorded tendencies and changes in the marketing environment form the marketing ecological imperative, which takes into account the environmental factor in marketing activity of the market player. The research allows to determine the position of ecologically responsible marketing as a basic marketing concept that defines the philosophy and technology of marketing management by socio-economic systems regardless the sphere of the market entity activity in conditions of ecological imperative. The analysis shows that the modern Ukrainian society began to strive not only to purchase and consume desired products, but also to improve and to preserve the ecological situation. In a market environment, the specific marketing activity feature, which changes under the influence of the factor of ecological situation quality deterioration, adds new tasks, concomitant to main classical. The development of the enterprise environmental management system will promote the implementation of environment-oriented goals: formalization of the environmental products concept, environmental products market development, certification programs development, preservation of the environment quality, formation of ecologically oriented consciousness of the society. Considering the understanding of the needs, the motivational aspects of ecologically oriented consumer behavior in the market are stated in the form of the system based on the need for the security. Through the development of eco-responsible marketing tools and their step-by-step introduction into enterprise activity, it becomes possible to develop the ecological products market through the implementation of proactive environmental activity and satisfaction of individual consumer demand.
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Nishino, Nariaki, Kaoru Kihara, Kenju Akai, Tomonori Honda, and Atsushi Inaba. "A Study on How Investors Decide on Socially Responsible Investments: Classification of Investment Behavior According to Companies’ Environmental Activities." International Journal of Automation Technology 8, no. 5 (September 5, 2014): 677–87. http://dx.doi.org/10.20965/ijat.2014.p0677.
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Environmental problems must be solved urgently, and sustainable production activities are desired. This study focuses on environmental finance, which is a method of promoting sustainable corporation activities. Environmental finance allows socially responsible investment to directly contribute to corporate activities and sustainable production activities. To clarify the mechanism of eco-friendly investment decision making, 4,843 respondents took a questionnaire survey on investment decision making, based on the framework of prospect theory. The results showed that prospect theory did not always work for environment issues and that people’s attitudes when they decide on eco-friendly investments could be classified to four clusters.
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Lestari, Hana, and Ridwan Siskandar. "Cultivating Green Behavior of Eco Literation-Based Elementary School Students during the COVID-19 Pandemic." Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan IPA 7, no. 1 (December 23, 2020): 49. http://dx.doi.org/10.29303/jppipa.v7i1.477.
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This study aims to describe how to grow the green behavior of elementary school students based on Eco literation during the COVID-19 pandemic. The method used is a literature review with a systematic mapping study technique as a library search. Based on the results of the study, Green behavior that is grown in children based on Eco literation includes 4 components of Eco literation, namely implications, ecological knowledge, knowledge of environmental problems and environmentally responsible behavior. Through these 4 literacy components children can have a concern for health, personal hygiene and care for the environment, the ability to communicate and apply ecological concepts, an understanding of various problems and issues related to the environment that are influenced by aspects of politics, education, economy, and government institutions and active participation which is aimed at solving and solving problems through selected lifestyle activities. During the COVID 19 pandemic, cultivating Eco literation-based green behavior can be provided through online learning by utilizing digital technology through modeling, habituation, and repetition in everyday life such as consuming healthy food, exercising diligently, carrying out health protocols (diligently washing hands with soap and running water, wearing masks and keeping your distance), besides teaching people to limit activities that can harm themselves and the environment, which are packaged attractively and conveyed through various digital media such as blogs, websites, podcasts, and other social media
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Tarapata, Jolanta. "ORIENTATION ON SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION IN THE BEHAVIOR OF YOUNG CONSUMERS." Zeszyty Naukowe Wyższej Szkoły Humanitas Zarządzanie 21, no. 2 (June 30, 2020): 207–18. http://dx.doi.org/10.5604/01.3001.0014.2884.
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The aim of this paper is to identification young consumers’ attitude to sustainable consumption and present their pro-environmental and pro-social behaviours and their motives. This discussion is complemented with the results of own pilot study regarding young people’s involvement in pro-eco and pro-social projects. The sample included 88 people - first-year students of full-time engineering studies.The analysis of gathered data allowed to formulate some conclusions. It showed that high awareness of growing environmental and social problems and threats they pose is a significant phenomenon in the area of young consumers’ choices. This awareness is accompanied by confidence that individual actions and attitudes can lead to restoration of the natural environment. These factors are becoming a crucial motive for young adults to undertake socially and environmentally responsible actions. However, sometimes there is a discrepancy between their pro-eco declarations and actual behaviours of sustainable consumption. This is mainly due to financial factors, which in many situations seem to be predominant
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Hoei, Amanda, Juanny Avelia, Christiana Yosevina, and Antonius W. Sumarlin. "Environmental Product and Ecolabelling Knowledge dalam Pembentukan Sikap Ramah Lingkungan." Kajian Branding Indonesia 4, no. 2 (December 13, 2022): 150–77. http://dx.doi.org/10.21632/kbi.4.2.150-177.
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Recently, people, especially generation Z, have begun to become aware of the negative impact the fashion industry has on the environment and feel responsible for this pollution. To overcome the negative impact of the fashion industry on the environment, consumers are starting to use eco-friendly clothing and moving to the slow fashion trend. The purpose of this research is to investigate the factors that can influence the purchase of eco-friendly clothing for Generation Z in Indonesia. The conceptual basis of this research is the knowledge-attitude-behavior model and attitude-behavior-context theory. The research methodology is in the form of quantitative where the researcher collects 281 questionnaire respondents, and the data is processed using the SPSS 26 and AMOS 26 programs. From this study, ecolabelling knowledge, environmental product knowledge, green trust, environmental concern, ecolabelling desire, and environmental attitude are factors that can affect the intention to buy eco-friendly clothes in generation Z in Indonesia.
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Allahham, Mahmoud, Abdel-Aziz Ahmad Sharabati, Laiali Almazaydeh, Qais Mahmoud Shalatony, Rana Husseini Frangieh, and Ghadeer M. Al-Anati. "The impact of fintech-based eco-friendly incentives in improving sustainable environmental performance: A mediating-moderating model." International Journal of Data and Network Science 8, no. 1 (2024): 415–30. http://dx.doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.9.013.
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China is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, responsible for a substantial portion of the world's total carbon dioxide emissions. Many researchers investigated this issue; however, the literature is silent on how FinTech-based incentives can improve environmental performance. The research aims to shed light on the complex relationships among FinTech incentives, green consumer behavior, environmental consciousness, and environmental performance. Data was collected from 380 respondents representing diverse roles in the manufacturing industry. We used Smart-PLS and SPSS to test our hypothesis. The results confirm a positive relationship between FinTech incentives and green consumer behavior. However, consumer demographics and environmental awareness do not significantly moderate this relationship. The mediation analysis reveals that green consumer behavior mediates the relationship between FinTech incentives and environmental performance, while environmental consciousness mediates the relationship between FinTech incentives and green consumer behavior. Additionally, green consumer behavior mediates the relationship between environmental consciousness and environmental performance. The study's findings suggest that FinTech incentives effectively encourage eco-friendly choices, positively influencing environmental performance. This research contributes valuable insights for policymakers and businesses seeking to design effective environmental strategies and promote sustainability in the manufacturing industry. By leveraging FinTech incentives to encourage eco-friendly choices and foster environmental consciousness, businesses can contribute to a more sustainable future, aligning with global efforts to address environmental challenges and foster responsible consumption patterns in China and beyond.
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Mercado-Caruso, Nohora, Marival Segarra-Oña, David Ovallos-Gazabon, and Angel Peiró-Signes. "Identifying Endogenous and Exogenous Indicators to Measure Eco-Innovation within Clusters." Sustainability 12, no. 15 (July 29, 2020): 6088. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12156088.
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Scientific and business environment literature shows that green, sustainable innovation or eco-innovation has proven to be a source of competitive advantage today. The industrial clusters, their dynamism, and the synergies created within them attract a lot of attention from the scientific community. However, to date, the joint study of these two concepts and, more specifically, the factors that drive eco-innovation specifically in a cluster, have not been studied in depth. This article models eco-innovation in industrial clusters, thus addressing this gap and proposing a model based on information gathered from the literature and a detailed analysis of behavior in relation to eco-innovation in different sectors. Results suggest that including eco-innovation variables and measures may have positive implications such as improvements at the strategic level and the reduction of costs and use of resources. An eco-innovation model for clusters is proposed. It considers eight key factors that seek to raise its competitive level by promoting eco-innovation within clusters. The model includes five internal factors that analyze business capabilities and three external factors that study the effect of launching eco-innovative activities. This model could help the companies’ managers and those responsible for clusters in creating more successful strategies to increase competitiveness by enhancing eco-innovation. It could also serve as a guide for government entities in the performance of eco-innovative activities in economic sectors.
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Sun, Zhao Qi, and Sung Joon Yoon. "What Makes People Pay Premium Price for Eco-Friendly Products? The Effects of Ethical Consumption Consciousness, CSR, and Product Quality." Sustainability 14, no. 23 (November 22, 2022): 15513. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su142315513.
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With environmental issues rapidly emerging on a global scale, a growing number of the companies are paying greater attention to the behavioral outcome of general consumers who are more or less prone to purchasing eco-friendly products. Based on this background motivation, this study takes a new theory-driven approach to understanding what makes consumers purchase eco-friendly products at a premium price. For this purpose, this study drew on the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) to validate the factors affecting the purchase of eco-friendly products by employing variables such as attitude toward eco-friendly companies, subjective norm, perceived behavioral control, and ethical consumption consciousness. In addition, this study adopted the social responsibility of eco-friendly companies and the quality perception of eco-friendly products as moderating variables. The results indicate that attitudes toward eco-friendly products and ethical consumption consciousness have a positive impact on intention to buy eco-friendly products at a premium price. In addition, the social responsibility of environmentally friendly companies was found to moderate the effects of attitudes of eco-friendly products and the subjective norm on the intention to pay prem ium price. The results of this study may provide strategic directions as to how companies should create their corporate images not only as an environmentally friendly brand, but also an ethically responsible company.
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Gómez-Bayona, Ledy, Alejandro Valencia-Arias, Elizabeth Emperatriz García-Salirrosas, Cinthy Catheryne Espinoza-Requejo, and Gustavo Moreno-López. "Perception of Green Product Consumption in the Context of the COVID-19 Pandemic in an Emerging Economy." Sustainability 15, no. 11 (June 5, 2023): 9090. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su15119090.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes in consumer behavior and has created new opportunities and challenges for the provisioning of green products in emerging economies. The objective of this study was to identify how perceptions on COVID-19 affected the variables of planned behavior and responsible purchase intention during the pandemic in Colombia. A total of 320 consumers participated in an online survey, and the responses were analyzed using a structural equation model (SEM) and AMOS 24 statistical software. The results were positive regarding the development of better environmental awareness, indicating that COVID-19 (COV) influenced the attitude (ATT) of individuals and contributed to subjective norms (SNs) and perceived behavioral control (PBC), and that SNs and ATT influence eco-friendly purchase intention (EFPI). However, PBC does not contribute to EFPI. Colombian consumers have become aware of the importance to society of buying eco-friendly products, and planned behavior is an opportunity for organizations to formulate new portfolios relevant to the needs of the market. This is an important opportunity to sensitize consumers to the purchase of environmentally friendly products and for the identification of commercial strategies by companies that bet on the formulation and commercialization of eco-friendly portfolios that generate value for society.
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Mohd Muslim Tan, Ellyana, Valerie Anak Michael, Muhamad Hafiz Hassan, and Muhammad Fauzan Abu Bakar. "Visual Communication in Sustainability Action: Public understanding through human behavior and attitude." Environment-Behaviour Proceedings Journal 8, SI16 (November 25, 2023): 165–70. http://dx.doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v8isi16.5232.
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The study aims to explore the essential elements of an idea in designing visual marketing, advertising, or design developments to impose sustainable efforts. The final data is distributed into four categories: Behavior and Attitude in Visual Development, Mechanism in Public Information, Process of Public Understanding, and Public Understanding in Visual Sustainability. The research suggests creators of visual communications consider how their work shapes attitudes and behaviours about sustainability. With awareness around information, public understanding, and connections between visual media and sustainability, designers can promote responsible, eco-conscious messages. This framework proposes the development process should cultivate mindfulness about communicating sustainability effectively.
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Houmam, Lotfi, and Ibourk Aomar. "Effects of School-based Environmental Clubs: Fostering Environmental Awareness and Strengthening Eco-citizen Behaviors Among Students." Journal of Law and Sustainable Development 11, no. 12 (December 5, 2023): e1775. http://dx.doi.org/10.55908/sdgs.v11i12.1775.
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Objective: Given the concerning environmental state on a global scale and also in Morocco, environmental education becomes imperative to contribute to the desired change towards more sustainable and responsible practices. In this context, environmental clubs, as a form of environmental education, particularly catch our attention due to their potential to raise awareness and mobilize the younger generation. Consequently, the aim of this research was to assess the impact of environmental clubs on students' environmental awareness and the adoption of eco-citizen behaviors. Method: In the context of our study, we adopted a quantitative research approach to objectively analyze the impact of environmental clubs on students' environmental awareness and adoption of eco-citizen behaviors. To carry out this analysis, we utilized the Propensity Score Matching method to control for selection biases and ensure a valid comparison between students who participated and those who did not participate in the environmental clubs. Our sample consisted of 255 students in the control group and 241 students in the treatment group. Data were collected using a questionnaire focused on assessing environmental awareness and the adoption of eco-citizen behaviors. This data was then processed and analyzed using the SPSS software, allowing us to obtain statistically reliable and relevant results. Results: The comparison of scores between the two groups revealed a notable difference. Indeed, participating students displayed higher scores, whether in the "awareness" aspect or in the "eco-citizen behavior" aspect. Furthermore, when comparing the means using the t-test for independent samples, we observed significant results. Consequently, we reject the null hypothesis, indicating that the observed difference is not due to chance but rather reflects a genuine effect of the environmental clubs on students' awareness and eco-citizen behaviors. Conclusions: In the present study, we concluded that environmental clubs have a positive impact on students' environmental awareness and also contribute to the adoption of eco-citizen behaviors. These findings highlight the significance and relevance of these clubs in the educational context. Therefore, it is imperative to take further action to strengthen and generalize the presence and efficacy of these environmental clubs in educational institutions, with the aim of fostering a generation that is both aware and proactive regarding environmental challenges.
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Han, Heesup, Che Chen, Linda Heejung Lho, Hyeran Kim, and Jongsik Yu. "Green Hotels: Exploring the Drivers of Customer Approach Behaviors for Green Consumption." Sustainability 12, no. 21 (November 3, 2020): 9144. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12219144.
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This research developed an integrated theoretical framework encompassing green image congruence, care for the environmental consequences, eco-conscious behaviors, sense of moral obligation, and perceived environmental corporate social responsibility (CSR) in order to explain customer approach behaviors for green hotels. Previous researches discussed about environmental behavior and consumer behavior. However, customer environmentally responsible approach decision formation and consumption activities are an insufficiently explored topic. This study implemented quantitative research methodological. The findings of this study showed the correlation of research constructs are significant and such relationships contribute to boosting of customer approach behaviors. Sense of obligation to take green actions as a mediator maximized the effect of other research variables on approach behaviors. In addition, a prominent role of the sense of moral obligation to take green actions in determining approach behaviors was uncovered. Perceived environmental CSR played a vital moderating role within the proposed conceptual framework. The outcomes of this research can help hotel operators and academics better comprehend customer pro-environmental decision-making process and behaviors.
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Aral, Öykü Hazal, and Jordi López-Sintas. "A Comprehensive Model to Explain Europeans’ Environmental Behaviors." Sustainability 12, no. 10 (May 25, 2020): 4307. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12104307.
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Understanding the nature of consumers’ environmental behaviors will help design better environmental policies for a sustainable future. Drawing on the responsible environmental behavior (REB) theoretical framework, we disentangle the effects of social and psychological environmental factors on Europeans’ behaviors, considering that living contexts vary from country to country. Using data on attitudes to the environment sourced from the 2017 Eurobarometer, we measure the socio-psychological factors and environmental behaviors using exploratory factor analysis. A multilevel model measures the effect of individual-level environmental factors and analyzes the impact of the country context on Europeans’ environmental behaviors. Results show that the three tested environmental behaviors (eco-friendly purchasing, public transport use, and reduced resource consumption) are explained by individual-level environmental factors as well as by country differences, but the effects differ depending on the behavior considered. We also find that the effects of knowledge, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control are mediated by a set of social indicators (age, gender, education, and income). We conclude with a discussion of the implications for policymakers.
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Antonova, N. L., and P. E. Ilyaeva. "YOUNG PEOPLE’s ECOLOGICAL PRACTICES: REPERTOIRE, MOTIVATION, BARRIERS." Вестник Удмуртского университета. Социология. Политология. Международные отношения 7, no. 2 (June 23, 2023): 154–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.35634/2587-9030-2023-7-2-154-159.
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The article, based on the materials of empirical research, considers the ecological practices of the young generation of Yekaterinburg. Poly-methodic strategy was used: questionnaire survey of students and working youth (n=200), as well as semi-formalized interviews (n=10) with representatives of the youth community for in-depth understanding of the motivation of eco-activism and barriers to involvement in environmental activities. The study materials indicate the development of household environmental consciousness: the repertoire of environmental practices (recycling of produced waste, resource conservation and use of alternative resources, conscious consumer behavior, online support of environmental organizations) is carried out at the individual level. Young people are anxious about the ecological situation: in the structure of the motives of eco-activity there is a sense of responsibility and the need to live in cleanliness and comfort. The article argues for the agency of young people as a conductor of environmentally responsible behavior for the parent generation.
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Prof. Saina Baby, Shradha Chhetri, Dr Semila Fernandes,. "VALIDATING PURCHASE INTENTIONS FOR GREEN COSMETIC PRODUCTS: APPLYING AND EXTENDINTHEORY OF PLANNED BEHAVIOR." INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN INDUSTRY 9, no. 1 (March 10, 2021): 773–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.17762/itii.v9i1.198.
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In the last few years, consumers in the Asian market have become conscious of green products and their impact on environmental welfare. Millennial consumers specifically, have started preferring environment friendly, socially responsible products and have come to be known as quick spenders tending the hedonistic consumption. The key intention of this research is to ascertain the variables that have an impact on the purchasing intentions which thereby affects the willingness of millennial buyers to pay a premium for eco-friendly and organic cosmetics in India by expanding the Theory of Planned Behavior by providing a structural equation model (SEM) and path analysis. Results of the study show that the subjective norms are an essential element affecting the environmental concerns and the attitudes of individuals towards green cosmetics which in turn, influence customers intention of purchasing these products and their willingness in paying a premium The research concludes that, with the presence of subjective norms to impose environment-friendly behavior and the correct attitude of individuals towards green cosmetics, the purchase intention and willingness of the millennial buyers to pay a premium for eco-friendly cosmetic products high.
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Setiyaningsih, Dwi, Sri Poedjiastoeti, Raharjo Raharjo, and Bill Atweh. "PROMOTING RESPONSIBLE ENVIRONMENTAL BEHAVIOR OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT BY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION." JPPS (Jurnal Penelitian Pendidikan Sains) 2, no. 1 (January 23, 2017): 175. http://dx.doi.org/10.26740/jpps.v2n1.p175-180.
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Eco Campus is a national environmental management system and award scheme for the higher education sector for addressing key issues of environment. One of the education institutions at university level that was planned to implement an eco- campus is the State University of Surabaya (UNESA) especially at the Faculty of Mathematics and Science (FMIPA). However, to create such goal, it was important to begin with how to make the students have responsible environmental behavior (REB). Related to such problem, the pre experimental research has been conducted to promote three of responsible environmental behavior of students in Biology department of international class 2012, comprised of; eco-management action, persuasion, and economic/consumer action using the implementation of environmental education program. As a lifelong study, the environmental education was aimed to show that interdependency between humanity and the environment was needed to improve the human environment sustainability for the present and the future generations. This study was conducted using variety of data sources; observation, interview, questionnaire and test. Based on the data analyses descriptively and the discussion result, it was known that the ability of the lecturer to manage the learning activities for each category was good. Then, the implementation of environmental education program can promote three categories of responsible environmental behaviors of students. Moreover, the environmental education implemented in the current research has positive impact on students’ cognitive learning outcomes of environmental knowledge subject, especially the strategies for sustainable development topic, based on the UNESA grade standard.Eko-kampus adalah sebuah sistem manajemen lingkungan nasional dan skema penghargaan untuk sektor pendidikan tinggi untuk mengatasi permasalahan utama lingkungan. Salah satu lembaga pendidikan di tingkat universitas yang telah mencanangkan eko-kampus adalah Universitas Negeri Surabaya (UNESA) khususnya di Fakultas Matematika dan Ilmu Pengetahuan Alam (FMIPA). Namun demikian, untuk mewujudkan tujuan tersebut, hal terpenting yang harus dipertimbangkan adalah bagaimana cara membentuk sikap mahasiswa memiliki perilaku yang bertanggung jawab terhadap lingkungan (REB).Terkait dengan permasalahan tersebut, penelitian pra-eksperimen telah dilakukan untuk mendorong terwujudnya tiga aspek perilaku yang bertanggung jawab terhadap lingkungan pada mahasiswa jurusan Biologi kelas internasional 2012, meliputi, tindakan eko-manajemen, persuasi, dan tindakan konsumen/ekonomi, melalui penerapan program pendidikan lingkungan. Sebagai pendidikan seumur hidup, pendidikan lingkungan bertujuan untuk menunjukkan bahwa saling ketergantungan antara manus ia dan lingkungan diperlukan untuk meningkatkan kelestarian lingkungan hidup manusia untuk saat ini dan generasi yang akan datang. Penelitian ini dilakukan dengan menggunakan berbagai teknik pengumpulan data meliputi, observasi, wawancara, angket dan tes. Berdasarkan analisis data secara deskriptif dan hasil pembahasan, diketahui bahwa kemampuan pengajar dalam mengelola aktivitas pembelajaran untuk setiap langkah pengajaran adalah baik. Kemudian, pelaksanaan program pendidikan lingkungan dapat mendorong tiga aspek perilaku yang bertanggung jawab terhadap lingkungan pada mahasiswa. Selain itu, pendidikan lingkungan yang telah diterapkan dalam penelitian ini memiliki dampak positif terhadap hasil belajar kognitif mahasiswa pada mata kuliah pengetahuan lingkungan, terutama pada materi strategi untuk pembangunan berkelanjutan, berdasarkan pada standar penilaian UNESA.
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Kolović, Tijana, Tamara Vlastelica, and Jelena Krstić. "Consumers' perception of green advertising and eco-labels: The effect on purchasing intentions." Marketing 54, no. 1 (2023): 54–66. http://dx.doi.org/10.5937/mkng2301054k.
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Due to increasing degradation of natural environment, the importance of environmentally responsible production and consumption, as well as green marketing and sustainable labeling has been growing. The aim of this research is to examine the influence of consumers' perception of green advertising and eco-labels on their intentions to purchase eco-labeled products. A research was carried out by using an online survey method on a convenient sample of 172 consumers in the Republic of Serbia. The results showed that, in spite of respondents reporting their environmental awareness and concern, respondents mostly did not consider the impact of their own purchasing habits on the environment. Obtained results showed the existence of a strong relationship between the respondents' pro-environmental behavior and their current purchase, green advertising receptivity, attitude towards green advertising, perception of eco-labels and purchasing intentions. Also, it was found that respondents who were more responsive to green advertising and had better attitudes towards green advertising were more likely to purchase products which are eco-labeled. On the other hand, respondents' perception of eco-labels did not strongly influence purchasing intentions towards eco-labeled products, which is a consequence of insufficient familiarity of respondents with environmental product labeling. These research findings have valuable implications for companies defining strategies to include environmental appeals in their marketing communication, as well as for public institutions in Serbia for the further planning of activities related to encouragement of environmentally friendly production and consumption.
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Kashyap, Alinda, and Shilpi Saraswat. "Green Advertising through the Eyes of the Youth: A Study on Environmentally Responsible Behaviour." International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 14, no. 1 (January 25, 2024): 882–89. http://dx.doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i13906.
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Green advertising aims to highlight environmentally friendly products or the advertiser's corporate environmental responsibility towards environment. Considering the importance that responsibility of organisations towards environment and environmental behaviour of consumers have in modern market circumstances, green advertising is a crucial theoretical and practical idea in modern advertising. The goal of undertaking present research was to know the opinion of the youth of Vadodara city regarding green advertisement and their environmentally responsible behaviour. The research was descriptive in nature. Questionnaire was prepared to collect the data using the survey approach wherein 200 youth from Vadodara City made up the study's sample, sample size, and locale. The study's conclusions demonstrated that majority of respondents (80%) were undergraduates belonging to nuclear families (78%) where only 9% of the respondents were men and 90% were women. It was also found that majority of respondents (80%) were students and television was the source of medium from which highest number of respondents heard about green advertising. Results showed that the majority (98.50%) of respondents showed most favourable opinion towards green advertisements. Majority (94%) of the respondents showed somewhat environmentally responsible behaviour. Further, the sub section “emotional response to environmental problems” (31.50%) showed highest environmentally responsible behaviour and the sub section “emotional response to environmental problems” (4.50%) again showed least environmentally responsible behaviour. The results of the study implies that targeting youth through television advertisements may be an effective strategy to garner favorable opinions and encourage environmentally responsible behavior, with a specific focus on emotional engagement with environmental problems as a key driver. Thus, green advertising is becoming a crucial component of the advertising industry to promote company’s products in an innovative way and attract customers who would eventually purchase eco-friendly goods. The long-term benefits and necessity of it will make it profitable through increased customer satisfaction, which will positively affect consumer purchasing intentions.
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Dr. G.S Dhanashree. "A STUDY ON BUYING BEHAVIOUR TOWARDS GREEN PRODUCTS." International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research in Arts, Science and Technology 1, no. 4 (November 14, 2023): 01–06. http://dx.doi.org/10.61778/ijmrast.v1i4.16.
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Climate change is a genuine issue that everyone on the planet is discussing. People all throughout the world are paying a high price for environmental degradation. That is why being ecologically responsible has become an urgent necessity. And it is highly applicable to the manufacturing sectors all throughout the world, as well as the customers who use such items. Governments are also doing their share to safeguard the environment by prohibiting the use of plastics, establishing stringent limits on carbon emissions, promoting recycling, and other ways. The purchase and use of environmentally hazardous items is one of the most significant contributors to environmental deterioration. The current study focuses on consumers in Tirunelveli district. A total of 109 respondents were selected for the research. A questionnaire was used to gather the primary data which was then analyzed using statistical tools like weighted average and structural equation modeling. The major finding of the study is that the consumer’s environmental values have a favorable impact on their perception towards eco-friendly goods. Similarly, consumer’s environmental value has a favorable impact on their eco-friendly product purchase behavior.
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Sushchenko, Olena, Olena Prokopishyna, and Nataliia Kozubova. "Eco-Friendly Behavior of Local Population, Tourists and Companies as a Factor of Sustainable Tourism Development." International Journal of Engineering & Technology 7, no. 4.3 (September 15, 2018): 514. http://dx.doi.org/10.14419/ijet.v7i4.3.19926.
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The growth of waste generation is inextricably linked with the increase in the welfare of society, so, there is a strong relationship between the dynamics of gross domestic product and waste generation. In addition to the removal of land resources, the polygons pollute the atmosphere, groundwater and soil, negatively affect the flora and fauna, and worsen the population life quality living in nearby settlements. Many nations has understanding the materiality of the lost economic benefit from the waste stream irrational management, but efficiency of measures undertaken at national and regional levels to reduce the harmful impact on the environment are reduced due to the initial orientation for secondary processing of raw materials. On the basis of the quantitative methods application, this study proves the priority of formation of the local population, tourists and business ecologically responsible behavior for environmental protection. The paper also suggests the institutional bases and economic mechanisms promoting eco-friendly behavior, that will ensure the environmental engineering innovative development.
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Jančius, Rūtenis, Algirdas Gavenauskas, and Antanas Ūsas. "The Influence of Values and the Social Environment on the Environmental Attitudes of Students: The Case of Lithuania." Sustainability 13, no. 20 (October 16, 2021): 11436. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su132011436.
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The aim of this study was to analyze the influence of values and social environmental factors on the pro-environmental attitudes of students. A representative survey of 1161 Lithuanian schoolchildren was conducted between October and November 2020. Health was the most important value for students, and for girls, while healthcare was more important for boys. Among the ecological values, unpolluted food, clean air, and fresh water were the most important. For Lithuanian students, school does not play a decisive role in outdoor behavior compared to family, which plays a more important role in outdoor behavior, and friends are the most important influencers of outdoor behavior. Students in Lithuania have a pro-ecological outlook, which is shaped by their interest in and practice of ecology. Students of ECO schools are more responsible than students of regular schools, although they have less pro-environmental attitudes compared to students of regular schools.
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Chen, Fang-Hua, Chang-Ching Tsai, Pei-Yin Chung, and Wei-Shuo Lo. "Sustainability Learning in Education for Sustainable Development for 2030: An Observational Study Regarding Environmental Psychology and Responsible Behavior through Rural Community Travel." Sustainability 14, no. 5 (February 26, 2022): 2779. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14052779.
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This study explores how rural community travel can be an eco-innovation approach to enhance education for sustainable development (ESD) for 2030. The goal of ESD is to enable all-age learners to meet the Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4); therefore, effective education related to sustainability with respect to the local cultural context has become an urgent issue. Sustainability is not a specific problem, but concerns all living stakeholders, what they think, and how they work for sustainable community development. However, the intrinsic mechanism regarding the psychological process of outside responsible behavior change is still ignored. Therefore, we conducted a case study, wherein we selected a local cocoa cultural industry festival in southern Taiwan to understand the role of sustainability learning to explain this mechanism. The findings revealed that, in general, sustainability learning is a complex and reflexive process interlinked with different learners (stakeholders); it combines individual psychology and behavior, e.g., in positive psychology, learners care about the low-carbon services provided to tourists, and in negative psychology, they care more about finances. Notably, positive psychology affects responsible behavior, thus, promoting the preservation of the living environment. Additionally, we deduced that ESD can be enhanced by involving human senses and positive psychology.
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Hung, Chin-Lien, Tien-Fu Yu, Yun-Hui Lin, Yi-Chien Lin, Yi-Hsuan Chen, and Wei-Shuo Lo. "Reflective and Cooperative Learning for Understanding Sustainability through an Eco-Innovation Strategy in Rural Travel and Hospitality: A STEAM Case Study." Sustainability 15, no. 17 (September 1, 2023): 13152. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su151713152.
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Eco-innovation denotes developing green practices using environmentally friendly innovative approaches or technologies. Although eco-innovation has been broadly applied in different industries, such as low-carbon production and manufacturing, how to implement such innovation in education for sustainable development (ESD) has rarely been studied. Therefore, this research considered a reflective and cooperative learning approach to science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) education. A case study examined Wanluan Township of Pingtung County in southern Taiwan. Four departments’ students and lecturers at Meiho University were involved in situated learning. Hospitality management students played farm owners who engaged in organic agriculture to produce food and beverages. These agricultural products were farm-to-table, cooked, and served to customers in a natural dining setting through the students’ teamwork. Tourism, sports and leisure management, and food science and nutrition students played tourists in a self-guided travel context, who engaged in acts such as visiting buildings to understand heritage while observing that the houses were still in use as dwellings. This encouraged reflection on the importance of cultural preservation. The results showed that eco-innovation can represent a sustainable marketing strategy for improving the local community economy and can be implemented in a practical situation in STEAM. The ESD goal for 2030—societal transformation—is to foster students’ responsible behavior and attitudes in a personally authentic manner, thereby fostering sustainable learning and understanding.
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Ms. Rajeswari.K, Dr. R. V. Suganya. "Green Marketing and Its Influence on Consumer Purchasing Behaviour." Tuijin Jishu/Journal of Propulsion Technology 44, no. 4 (November 1, 2023): 3592–601. http://dx.doi.org/10.52783/tjjpt.v44.i4.1501.
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As global environmental concerns continue to mount, businesses have increasingly turned to green marketing strategies to align with consumer demand for eco-friendly products and services. This study examines the intricate relationship between green marketing and consumer purchasing behavior, shedding light on the factors influencing environmentally-conscious consumer choices.
The research explores the multifaceted dynamics of green marketing, considering various elements such as environmental messaging, sustainability labels, product design, and corporate social responsibility. It investigates how these factors impact consumer perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors toward green products, while also addressing the prevalence of green washing in the marketplace.
Through a comprehensive review of existing literature and empirical studies, this research delves into the complexities of consumer decision-making processes in the context of green marketing. It examines the role of personal values, social influences, cultural factors, and trust in shaping consumer responses to sustainability-oriented marketing efforts.
The study also highlights the long-term implications of green marketing, focusing on consumer loyalty to green brands and sustained environmentally responsible purchasing behavior. It emphasizes the potential for green marketing to drive lasting positive changes in consumer behavior and contribute to the broader sustainability agenda.
Furthermore, the research considers the ethical and policy dimensions of green marketing, emphasizing the importance of transparent and responsible marketing practices. It discusses the role of government regulations and educational initiatives in fostering a marketplace where green marketing aligns with genuine environmental commitments.
In an era marked by increasing environmental awareness and calls for sustainability, understanding how green marketing influences consumer choices is not only of academic interest but also holds significant practical implications for businesses, policymakers, and consumers themselves. This study provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of green marketing and its transformative potential in promoting sustainable consumption patterns.
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Blake, Petulia, and Jonathan Gano-an. "ADVANCING SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING SPHERE." JBFEM 3, no. 1 (April 3, 2020): 23–32. http://dx.doi.org/10.32770/jbfem.vol323-32.
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In light of the fourth industrial revolution, human resources management (HRM) is considered to be an integral part of any competitive organization and it is responsible for shaping organizational behavior and culture. With the increasing awareness of the industrial impact on the environment, sustainability innovation is a vital discourse for scholars, academicians, and practitioners. This work uses literature from diverse schools of thought that explored the role of the human resource discipline in advancing sustainability innovation. This paper also presents a unique model for human resource and talent development practitioners towards an authentic response to eco-sustainability innovation. A contextualized matrix on implications for sustainability (Crew 2010) incorporating special approaches for sustainability innovation (McCarthy, Garavan, and O’Teele, 2003), green initiatives of human resource department (Milliman, 2013) and the promotion of sustainability culture (Blake, 2016) was outlined that serves as authentic approach to eco-sustainability for practitioners to realistically carry out human resource initiatives in their respective organization. This study further directs human resource professionals to act as boundary spanners in order to facilitate strategic teams who are paramount to responding to the external environment for organizational performance.
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Shodiq, Wahid Muhammad, Noor Harini, and Rahayu Relawati. "The Importance of Green Consumer Behavior as an Environmental Concern in Fast Food Restaurants." Jurnal Organisasi dan Manajemen 19, no. 1 (May 5, 2023): 188–202. http://dx.doi.org/10.33830/jom.v19i1.3620.2023.
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Purpose – This research aims to determine how green consumers behave when making purchases at fast food restaurants. Methodology – This study relies on primary data collected through the distribution of questionnaires to fast-food restaurant patrons in Malang Raya. The study included a total of 100 respondents and was descriptively evaluated. Findings – Compared to other product features, the product attributes connected with the eco-friendly program for fast-food restaurants gained a low average score. On the other hand, consumers' awareness of the importance of keeping the environment clean is strong. When selecting to buy at a fast food restaurant, customers demonstrate inconsistency by initially assessing their necessities. Green consumer behavior is only shown when consumer needs have been fulfilled. Environmental care actions are also shown by consumers after consuming, where consumers are responsible for waste or residual consumption through waste sorting and clean culture application. Originality – This study presents the behavioral responses of green consumers to various purchase considerations to provide another reference in making purchases at fast food restaurants.
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Morarita, Sinziana. "Monitoring the Biodiversity of the Forest Ecosystems Around the Municipality of Buzau." Annals of "Valahia" University of Târgovişte. Agriculture 14, no. 2 (October 1, 2022): 1–6. http://dx.doi.org/10.2478/agr-2022-0011.
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Abstract Every being on this planet should respect the three simple laws of ecology proposed by the famous biologist Barry Commoner, in his book “Making Peace with the Planet”, useful laws in explaining the reasons why the earth is so of “vulnerable” to human abuses: 1) “Each element is connected to the others”; 2) “Everything has to go somewhere”; 3) “Let nature take its course” The aim of the work is to identify the phytocenoses and habitats in the Crang, Spataru and Frasinu forests, as well as to develop people’s ability to sustainably exploit the natural resources of these forests, if we take into account that the first two forests are possibilities for the recreation of wild boars. The work also aims to promote eco-responsible behavior among all of us. In this sense, we must change our mentalities and habits.
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Puranik, Shriniketan, Livleen Shukla, Aditi Kundu, Deeba Kamil, Sangeeta Paul, Govindasamy Venkadasamy, Rajna Salim, Sandeep Kumar Singh, Dharmendra Kumar, and Ajay Kumar. "Exploring Potent Fungal Isolates from Sanitary Landfill Soil for In Vitro Degradation of Dibutyl Phthalate." Journal of Fungi 9, no. 1 (January 16, 2023): 125. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/jof9010125.
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Di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP) is one of the most extensively used plasticizers for providing elasticity to plastics. Being potentially harmful to humans, investigating eco-benign options for its rapid degradation is imperative. Microbe-mediated DBP mineralization is well-recorded, but studies on the pollutant’s fungal catabolism remain scarce. Thus, the present investigation was undertaken to exploit the fungal strains from toxic sanitary landfill soil for the degradation of DBP. The most efficient isolate, SDBP4, identified on a molecular basis as Aspergillus flavus, was able to mineralize 99.34% dibutyl phthalate (100 mg L−1) within 15 days of incubation. It was found that the high production of esterases by the fungal strain was responsible for the degradation. The strain also exhibited the highest biomass (1615.33 mg L−1) and total soluble protein (261.73 µg mL−1) production amongst other isolates. The DBP degradation pathway scheme was elucidated with the help of GC-MS-based characterizations that revealed the formation of intermediate metabolites such as benzyl-butyl phthalate (BBP), dimethyl-phthalate (DMP), di-iso-butyl-phthalate (DIBP) and phthalic acid (PA). This is the first report of DBP mineralization assisted with A. flavus, using it as a sole carbon source. SDBP4 will be further formulated to develop an eco-benign product for the bioremediation of DBP-contaminated toxic sanitary landfill soils.
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Nga, Lu Phi, and Phan Thanh Tam. "Critical factors influencing green consumer behavior: A case study in Vietnam." Journal of Social Economics Research 11, no. 1 (January 11, 2024): 1–11. http://dx.doi.org/10.18488/35.v11i1.3599.
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Green shopping is becoming increasingly popular as a way of saving the environment and combating climate change in Vietnam and many other nations across the world. In addition, the agriculture sector, along with other industries such as manufacturing, services, commerce, and environmentally conscious consumption, is being examined in the global shift towards sustainable green consumption. This is in line with attempts to adopt eco-friendly solutions and mitigate climate change. As a result, the study investigated the critical elements influencing individual consumers' green consumer behavior in five Vietnamese provinces and gave management recommendations for improving green consumer behavior. The article technique utilized structural equation modeling (SEM), the statistical package for the social sciences (SPSS), and Amos. In addition, data was collected from 700 green product buyers. The findings of the article identified five essential factors influencing green consumer behavior: green products, the price of green products, green places, green promotion, and green policy. The article provides valuable insights for managers to develop an effective green marketing plan for businesses that sell organic food products. The goal is to encourage customers to embrace environmental consciousness and promote sustainable development. Additionally, the article emphasizes the importance of conveying positive information about green businesses. The value of this study raises awareness of the fact that green consumption is a comprehensive and responsible management process that satisfies, identifies, meets, and predicts the needs of producers, sellers, and consumers while preserving the natural health of the environment and not endangering human health.
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Choudhury, B., and P. Pankaj. "A study on the acceptability of green products in Pune region." CARDIOMETRY, no. 23 (August 20, 2022): 585–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.18137/cardiometry.2022.23.585592.
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With rising markets and increasing customer volumes, the ecosystem is dramatically degraded by production and consumption habits. Governments, consumers, and producers have recognized the significance of this issue. Industries’ department of research and development is continuously developing environmentally friendly products that cause less environmental destruction. Items that are recyclable and have safe disposal are also referred to as green goods. The objective of this study is to understand the notion of green products and consumer behavior towards it. The study also investigates the relationship between green product use and intention to purchase and demographic variables. The findings provide significant insight into the factors predominantly responsible for inspiring and discouraging customers from buying green products. Eco-friendly nature and knowledge about green products are the driving factors. In contrast, limited awareness about green products, cost of installation is the factors that reduce the sale of these products.
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Barth, Dominique, Benjamin Cohen-Boulakia, and Wilfried Ehounou. "Distributed Reinforcement Learning for the Management of a Smart Grid Interconnecting Independent Prosumers." Energies 15, no. 4 (February 16, 2022): 1440. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en15041440.
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In the context of an eco-responsible production and distribution of electrical energy at the local scale of an urban territory, we consider a smart grid as a system interconnecting different prosumers, which all retain their decision-making autonomy and defend their own interests in a comprehensive system where the rules, accepted by all, encourage virtuous behavior. In this paper, we present and analyze a model and a management method for smart grids that is shared between different kinds of independent actors, who respect their own interests, and that encourages each actor to behavior that allows, as much as possible, an energy independence of the smart grid from external energy suppliers. We consider here a game theory model, in which each actor of the smart grid is a player, and we investigate distributed machine-learning algorithms to allow decision-making, thus, leading the game to converge to stable situations, in particular to a Nash equilibrium. We propose a Linear Reward Inaction algorithm that achieves Nash equilibria most of the time, both for a single time slot and across time, allowing the smart grid to maximize its energy independence from external energy suppliers.
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Zeng, Lian, Marguerite Moore, and Lori Rothenberg. "Promoting Sustainable Consumption: The Roles of Consumers’ Domain-Specific Environmental Knowledge and Personality Traits." Sustainability 16, no. 2 (January 7, 2024): 512. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su16020512.
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Environmental sustainability, a pivotal facet of sustainable development, is explicitly emphasized and advocated. The textile and apparel (T&A) industry, which is resource-intensive, faces challenges in transitioning toward an ecologically friendly market. The shift toward sustainability is causing significant changes in consumer lifestyles and cultural practices, resulting in increased uncertainty in pro-environmental behaviors. This study adapts the environmentally responsible behavior (ERB) model to investigate how consumers’ subjective and objective domain-specific environmental knowledge (SUEK and OBEK) and personality traits—including personal environmental responsibility (PER), eco-centric and anthropocentric environmental beliefs (EEBs and AEBs), and internal and external environmental loci of control (IN-ELOC and EX-ELOC)—influence sustainable consumption intention (SCI) for T&A products. The data from 212 completed online survey questionnaires were analyzed using a two-stage partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. The findings reveal that participants’ SUEK related to the T&A industry, and their PER and EEBs positively influence their SCI for T&A products. This research contributes to the literature on consumer SCI in the T&A industry and adds value to the existing ERB model, providing insights for brands, retailers, educators, policymakers, and stakeholders striving for a more sustainable industry.
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Benke, Annegret, Johanna Sonnenberg, Kathrin Oelschlägel, Markus Schneider, Milena Lux, and Annegret Potthoff. "Wettability after Artificial and Natural Weathering of Polyethylene Terephthalate." Environments 9, no. 11 (October 26, 2022): 134. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/environments9110134.
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The weathering of plastics is always accompanied by a change in surface properties, especially wettability in the case of water. For plastics weathering in an aquatic environment, wettability plays an important role in transport, sedimentation, and dispersion in the water body. To quantify wettability, contact angle measurement is a fast and convenient method that requires little experimental effort. This technique was used with the aim of systematically discussing how measured values of contact angles can contribute to the assessment of the weathering state. Using polyethylene terephthalate (PET), wetting was analyzed on samples from artificial weathering and from controlled, natural weathering. Surface analytical methods were used (Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), ultraviolet and visible light spectroscopy (UV/VIS)) to analyze the parameters affecting the contact angle: (i) chemical bond breaking and formation, (ii) eco-corona formation and biofilm growth, and (iii) change in surface structure and roughness. It was found that wettability with water increased during weathering in all cases. The reasons for this varied and depended on the method of weathering. The improved wettability during artificial weathering was due to changes in the polymer surface chemistry. In natural weathering, however, the formation of eco-corona and biofilm was responsible for the changes.
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Hernandez, Ricardo J., Constanza Miranda, and Julian Goñi. "Empowering Sustainable Consumption by Giving Back to Consumers the ‘Right to Repair’." Sustainability 12, no. 3 (January 23, 2020): 850. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12030850.
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Industry has been considered a major actor regarding the actions and changes needed to achieve sustainable development. Different approximations to the topic have been developed to face the challenges of having a more responsible production of goods and services. These approximations include cleaner production, green design, ecodesign, eco efficiency, design for sustainable behavior, sustainable design, and more recently concepts like circular economies among many more. In all these approaches, the attention has been mainly on the production side while consumption has been tackled indirectly. The majority of laws and ordinances that have motivated the emergence of these approaches have traditionally been oriented to producers. However, an European Union (EU) directive launched in October 2019, called “right to repair”, could change this paradigm, empowering consumers by giving them more possibilities of repairing their products instead of discarding them. This paper presents a preliminary discussion about the effects this directive might have on how we consume products now and how we will consume them in the future.
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Kim, Taeuk, and Sunmi Yun. "How Will Changes toward Pro-Environmental Behavior Play in Customers’ Perceived Value of Environmental Concerns at Coffee Shops?" Sustainability 11, no. 14 (July 11, 2019): 3816. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su11143816.
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Our theoretical framework was designed to explain customers’ decision-making process for (adopting/using?) environmentally responsible products in an eco-friendly coffee shop. We employed theory of planned behavior (TPB) and value-attitude-belief (VAB) to test their parallel mediating effect on attitudes toward environmental behavior (ATEB), perceived marketplace influence (PMI), and overall image (OI) as well as the moderating effect of switching cost (SC) on pro-environmental behavioral intentions. Data were collected through a survey of 527 customers who frequently visited a coffee shop in Korea, and structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to test the research hypotheses. The findings generally supported the hypothesized associations of the study variables within our proposed theoretical framework (ATEB, PMI, and OI of the parallel mediating effect on pro-environmental behavioral intentions) and confirmed SC’s moderating effect. In addition, the study’s results have important 1) theoretical and 2) practical implications for the environment. 1) This study confirmed the relationship between mediating variables on PCBI and the parallel mediating effect on PCBI as demonstrated in previous studies. 2) Furthermore, these findings might lead coffee shops to voluntarily put an end to the use of disposable products such as plastic cups or straws, which carry great environmental risk.
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Dargad, Priti, Sahana Hegde Shetiya, and Dipti Agarwal. "Knowledge, attitude and practice regarding green dentistry amongst the alumni of a private Dental College in Pune, Maharashtra – A questionnaire study." Ecology, Environment and Conservation 28, no. 08 (2022): S134—S140. http://dx.doi.org/10.53550/eec.2022.v28i08s.021.
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Greendentistry is an upcoming practice which aims to reduce the environmental liabilities of a dental office. It is defined as a practice that reduces waste and pollution, saves energy and money, incorporates high tech innovations and is wellness based. To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding green dentistry, amongst the alumni of a dental college in Pune. A questionnaire study was conducted amongst 900 graduates and post graduates of the dental college through an e-survey using google forms. A questionnaire was formulated after extensive literature search which was followed by validation, reliability testing and pilot testing among 30 participants. Statistical analysis used: Numbers and Percentages were computed for the responses and Chi square test was used for between group comparisons based on demographic variables. 310 dentists replied to the questionnaire. More than 60% participants had knowledge about waste disposal, eco-friendly sterilization, hazardous spill kits whereas less than 40% correctly answered about energy efficiency. Many participants agreed that environmental problems are something one can personally do a lot about and individuals should take lead in addressing them. 95.5% were registered with a biomedical waste disposal service. Practices like recycling reading material and using energy efficient appliances were relatively better than adequate disposal practices for fixer. The results suggest that the attitude towards environmentally responsible dental practice was relatively better than the knowledge and practice regarding the same. Increasing exposure to eco-friendly practices could help reduce the environmental burden of dentistry.
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Patriana, Wahyu Ria. "NEW ENVIROMENTAL PARADIGMA (NEP) DALAM MENGUKUR KESIAPAN BERPERILAKU RAMAH LINGKUNGAN PADA SEKOLAH ADIWIYATA DI PONOROGO." ASANKA: Journal of Social Science And Education 1, no. 1 (March 13, 2020): 16–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.21154/asanka.v1i1.1941.
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The purpose of this study was to determine the readiness of sustainable behavior towards Environmental students of SMA Negeri 3 Ponorogo as a national adiwiyata as a form of EfSD. This research was designed as a quantitative descriptive study. The study was conducted at SMA Negeri 3 Ponorogo. The subjects were students are in SMA N 3 Ponorogo. The data collection technique that researchers used in this study was a questionnaire. The instrument in this study was the NEP questionnaire. Data analysis in this study was carried out using qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques. The results of the questionnaire are known that students' readiness of sustainable behavior on each indicator has shown good results. The limits to growth component shows the results of an understanding of the limitations of the earth in providing natural resources that students have mastered. The anti-anthropocentrism component shows that no student has a high ego towards the environment. The balance of nature component shows students have no potential to damage nature in the future. In the anti-exemptionalism component students can already be responsible for the environment. The eco-crisis component shows that students can already understand about the environmental damage mostly caused by humans.
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Delmas, Magali A., Thomas P. Lyon, and John W. Maxwell. "Understanding the Role of the Corporation in Sustainability Transitions." Organization & Environment 32, no. 2 (May 14, 2019): 87–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1086026619848255.
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The state of the planet calls for large-scale sustainability transitions involving systemic adoption of markedly better environmental and social practices. The objective of this symposium is to better understand the role of corporations in promoting such systemic change. We present four case studies—representing diverse industries and change mechanisms—-to investigate corporate leadership in sustainability transitions. The cases examine a wide range of mechanisms used by corporations to progress toward sustainability, such as political coalition building and information strategies through eco-labels, socially responsible investing, and the public statements of CEOs. In this introduction, we discuss the challenges associated with both achieving and studying systemic change, explain the rationale for a case study approach, describe the findings from the case studies, and draw some general conclusions on the mechanisms by which firms may be able to lead, or at least participate in, systemic change in the different phases of sustainability transitions.
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Shutaleva, Anna, Nikita Martyushev, Zhanna Nikonova, Irina Savchenko, Sofya Abramova, Vladlena Lubimova, and Anastasia Novgorodtseva. "Environmental Behavior of Youth and Sustainable Development." Sustainability 14, no. 1 (December 27, 2021): 250. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su14010250.
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The relationship between people and nature is one of the most important current issues of human survival. This circumstance makes it necessary to educate young people who are receptive to global challenges and ready to solve the urgent problems of our time. The purpose of the article is to analyze the experience of the environmental behavior of young people in the metropolis. The authors studied articles and monographs that contain Russian and international experience in the environmental behavior of citizens. The following factors determine people’s behavior: the cognitive capabilities of people who determine the understanding and perception of nature and the value-affective component that determines the attitude towards nature. The next task of the study is surveying young people through an online survey and its analysis. The research was realized in Ekaterinburg, the administrative center of the Sverdlovsk region (Russia). The study of the current ecological situation in Ekaterinburg made it possible to conclude that the environmental problem arises not only and not simply as a problem of environmental pollution and other negative influences of human economic activity. This problem grows into transforming the spontaneous impact of society on nature into a consciously, purposefully, systematically developing harmonious interaction with it. The study results showed that, from the point of view of the youth of Ekaterinburg, the city’s ecological situation is one of the most pressing problems. Despite minor improvements over the past 3–5 years, this problem has not lost relevance, and regional authorities and city residents should be responsible for its solution. Young people know environmental practices, but they often do not apply them systematically. Ecological behavior is encouraged and discussed among friends/acquaintances. The key factors influencing the formation of environmental behavior practices are the mass media and social networks. The most popular social network for obtaining information on ecological practices among young people is Instagram, and the key persons are bloggers. This study did not reveal the influence of the socio-demographic characteristics of young people on the application of eco-behavior practices, which may indicate the need for a survey of a larger sample.
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Makrygiannis, Ioannis, Athena Tsetsekou, Orestis Papastratis, and Konstantinos Karalis. "Assessing the Effects of Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) Incorporation on the Extrusion and Drying Behavior of Brick Mixtures." Ceramics 6, no. 4 (December 14, 2023): 2367–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/ceramics6040145.
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This study explores the potential benefits of incorporating Recycled Demolition Waste (RDF) as an additive in ceramic mass for the brick industry, with a focus on applications such as thermoblocks. The research underscores the significance of sustainable waste management practices and environmental conservation by diverting waste from landfills. RDF, exhibiting combustion properties above 550 °C, emerges as a valuable candidate for enhancing clay-based materials, particularly in the brick production process where firing temperatures exceed 850 °C. Conducted in two phases, the research initially concentrated on RDF preparation, RDF integration with clay materials, and its influence on extrusion and drying phases. Employing innovative techniques involving brick and tile industry machinery coupled with sand incorporation yielded promising results. The grounding of RDF particles to less than 1 mm not only facilitated the mixing process but also ensured stable grinding temperatures within the hammer mill, reducing operational costs. During extrusion, challenges associated with unprocessed RDF material were addressed by utilizing ground RDF, leading to a more efficient and cost-effective process with enhanced plasticity and reduced water requirements. Practical implications for brick plant operations were identified, promoting resource and energy savings. Drying behavior analysis revealed the positive impact of RDF integration, showcasing reduced sensitivity, decreased drying linear shrinkage, and improved density properties. RDF’s role as an inert additive resulted in a 5% reduction in density, enhancing porosity and thermal insulation properties, particularly in thermoblock applications. In the brick industry, where durability, thermal performance, and cost-efficiency are paramount, this study emphasizes the potential benefits of incorporating RDF into clay-based materials. While further research is needed to address the firing procedure of RDF as a brick mass additive, the initial findings underscore the promise of this approach for sustainable and environmentally responsible brick production. This study contributes to the literature by shedding light on the advantages and challenges of integrating RDF into clay-based products, supporting sustainability and waste reduction in construction and manufacturing. The findings provide valuable insights into the performance and feasibility of these mixtures, offering crucial information for industries striving to adopt eco-conscious production methods. This article not only outlines the applied methodology and experimental setup but also presents results related to the behavior of RDF-inclusive clay block mixtures in the production environment. Anticipated to exert considerable influence on future practices and policies, this research contributes to the growing body of knowledge concerning eco-friendly and sustainable manufacturing processes.
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Kondratenko, Konstantin. "Governmentality of new digital public feedback services: Technologies for motivating user behavior." Political Expertise: POLITEX 16, no. 4 (2020): 474–92. http://dx.doi.org/10.21638/spbu23.2020.404.
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The article is devoted to the concept of “governmentality”, a term introduced by Michel Foucault, as well as the form of its implementation on feedback services implemented today in Russian regions within the framework of the national program “Digital economy of the Russian Federation”. The governmentality of regional portals is expressed in the structure of user motivation, the most powerful component of which, in terms of its impact on the audience, is the construction of an image of the future and the strengthening of the imbalance between the present and the future. Such a mechanism for artificially breaking time continuums is also used to strengthen the role and significance of citizens’ identity. In addition, new digital channels of participation actively en- courage citizens to promote and interact with public authorities, i.e. to create or maintain declared institutions of interaction. Finally, portal motivation technologies are presented as a range of gamification methods that are also used to engage citizens. The described structure of motivation of regional portals is presented in the article as a “motivation funnel”. At the same time, the behavior of users is determined not so much by the structure of motivation presented on the portals, but by their consent to participate and trust in the communicant, i.e., in actors and institutions of power. The basic component of user engagement is agreement with at least one component of the governmentality of digital feedback services. Increasing user activity is possible by agreeing with the eco-urban theme of sites, as well as by increasing confidence in federal authorities, while increasing confidence in the authorities may occur due to trust in the “organizers” of new services — the actors responsible for the development, implementation and support of portals. The article presents a diagram of user behavior in the form of a graph and an epistemic matrix.
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Appiah-Nimo, Christina, Gloria K. Q. Agyapong, and Daniel Ofori. "Consumer Shopping Orientation and Intention to Book a Hotel: the Moderating Role of Sustainable Initiatives." 11th GLOBAL CONFERENCE ON BUSINESS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES 11, no. 1 (December 9, 2020): 81. http://dx.doi.org/10.35609/gcbssproceeding.2020.11(81).
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UN sustainable development goals has triggered production and consumption patterns aimed at achieving a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030. Sustainable value chain has become a business approach to mitigate the tragedy of the commons. Initiatives that promote socially and environmentally responsible behavior whiles pursuing business value is being leveraged across all economic sectors. COVID-19 has exposed how today's business is threatened more than ever by unsustainable production and consumer behavior patterns. The hospitality sector has not been left out of this challenge as the tourism industry was the worst hit by this pandemic. All over the world, the growth of the tourism industry is propelled by the movement of people and the subsequent need created for the hospitality sector. The global health crises, coupled with consumers' growing interest for sustainable environment has fueled the desire for more eco-friendly products by the sector. Moreover, every consumer goes through a cognitive decision-making process to finally make a choice for a product - and there is a high probability of the decision to inform the sustainable consumption pattern of the consumer and also the magnitude of the effect the decision will have on the environment. This implies that every consumer purchase has implications regarding not only economics (Stone, 1954) but ethics and sustainability. Keywords: consumer booking intention, shopping orientation, sustainable initiatives