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{"title":"Antecedents of environmental sustainability based on E-HRM approach: An empirical investigation","authors":"Chetan Sharma ,&nbsp;Shoeb Ahmad ,&nbsp;Nisha ,&nbsp;Sunil Kumar ,&nbsp;Nisha Kumari ,&nbsp;Reyaz Ahmad","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100175","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100175","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Human resources play a crucial role in fostering a positive work environment and organizational growth, with a shift towards Green HRM practices becoming essential for environmental sustainability. Integrating electronic HR management and motivation strategies can enhance employee engagement and promote eco-friendly behaviors, ultimately benefiting both the organization and the environment. The study aims to examine the effects of electronic human resource management (E-HRM) practices, green rewards, and green motivation on implementing green human resource management (GHRM) practices within organizations, specifically focusing on their impact on environmental sustainability. Utilizing purposive sampling, data was collected from a diverse group of 246 employees and analyzed using SPSS and AMOS software. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between adopting E-HRM and both green HRM practices and environmental sustainability, indicating that E-HRM serves as a critical facilitator in promoting eco-friendly initiatives within organizations. Additionally, the research demonstrates that green rewards and motivation can enhance employee engagement in green HRM practices, further supporting sustainability efforts. The study contributes significantly to the green HRM literature by underscoring the importance of integrating E-HRM practices in pursuing environmental objectives. The policy implications suggest that organizations aiming for greater environmental sustainability should prioritize the adoption of E-HRM, which cultivates a green-oriented culture through effective rewards and motivation strategies. By doing so, organizations can strengthen their commitment to sustainability and improve their overall environmental performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100175"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An extensive analysis and environmental sustainability applications of multifunctional biochar developments: Current trends and technological advances","authors":"Farah Amalina ,&nbsp;Santhana Krishnan ,&nbsp;A.W. Zularisam ,&nbsp;Mohd Nasrullah","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This review highlights the multifunctional applications, recent trends, and technological advancements of biochar (BC), a carbon-rich material produced through biomass pyrolysis. BC has emerged as a promising solution to environmental and agricultural challenges. The manuscript examines key production methods, such as slow pyrolysis, fast pyrolysis, and gasification, and their effects on BC’s physical, chemical, and structural properties. It explores BC’s applications in soil improvement, water treatment, waste management, and renewable energy. Recent innovations, including nano-BC, BC composites, advanced pyrolysis techniques, and feedstock diversification, are discussed alongside the importance of quality and safety standards. This review emphasizes BC’s versatility and potential to drive sustainable solutions, offering insights for future research and development.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173577","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Volcanic rocks in the 21st century: Multifaceted applications for sustainable development","authors":"Hang Yang,&nbsp;Hongli Diao,&nbsp;Shibin Xia","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100172","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100172","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Volcanic rocks, with their diverse physicochemical properties, are pivotal in numerous scientific and industrial applications. This review comprehensively examines the multifaceted uses of volcanic rocks, focusing on their roles in sustainable construction, environmental remediation, and industrial catalysis. Volcanic materials like basalt and pumice enhance the durability and thermal efficiency of construction materials, while their porous structures facilitate the adsorption of pollutants in environmental applications. Additionally, their catalytic properties are harnessed in various industrial processes, promoting cleaner production techniques. This review synthesizes current research and explores future innovations, emphasizing the potential of volcanic rocks to contribute to sustainable development and technological advancement. The integration of volcanic rocks in sustainable practices highlights their role in promoting ecological balance and resource efficiency. The findings underscore the significance of interdisciplinary approaches in leveraging volcanic rocks for eco-friendly and economically viable solutions, demonstrating their potential to address global challenges through innovative applications and future research directions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143167415","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review of the role of nature-based solutions in mitigating food insecurity in Africa","authors":"Solomon Asamoah ,&nbsp;Henry Mensah ,&nbsp;Eric Kwame Simpeh ,&nbsp;Eric Oduro-Ofori ,&nbsp;Sandra Serwaa Boateng ,&nbsp;Sarah Boateng ,&nbsp;Listowel Koda Frimpong ,&nbsp;Priscilla Okyere","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100173","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100173","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study explores the role of nature-based solutions in addressing food insecurity in Africa, with the broader goal of advancing knowledge in this field. This study utilized a scoping review to identify peer-reviewed literature and VOSviewer for bibliometric analysis. Abductive reasoning was employed to analyze the collected data, which were then subjected to thematic analysis using an iterative read-and-review procedure. The study identified agroforestry, permaculture practices, urban agriculture and rooftop gardens, wetland restoration, cover cropping and crop rotation, aquaponics, eco-friendly pest control, and community-based forest management as components of nature-based solutions that can help address food insecurity. However, despite the growing interest in nature-based solutions as a potential solution, a comprehensive understanding of its efficacy, challenges, and implications for addressing food insecurity in Africa remains limited. Existing research has primarily focused on case studies and localized interventions, with a gap in synthesizing broader trends, identifying key research areas, and exploring intersectionality.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100173"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143167418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing the potential of green roofs in urban areas: A multicriteria Boolean​ analysis utilizing GIS and remote sensing data in the city of Nador, Morocco","authors":"Rachid Lambarki,&nbsp;Achbab Elmostafa,&nbsp;Mehdi Maanan,&nbsp;Hassan Rhinane","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100171","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100171","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the comprehensive scope of this study in Nador, the adopted methodology is meticulously designed to assess the feasibility of introducing green roofs into the urban context with a holistic approach. The first phase is an assessment of ground vegetation cover by upervised classification of the city using satellite images. Concurrently, 3D modeling of structures is undertaken using LIDAR point cloud classification, combining the extraction of building footprints using photogrammetric restitution. This approach provides a precise three-dimensional depiction of the urban topography. The evaluation of the feasibility of each roof for the introduction of vegetation is based on a complicated Boolean multicriteria analysis. This technique includes essential elements such as minimum roof size, slope, and duration of sunshine, utilizing the linear model of Angstrom Prescott as a reference. These challenging criteria lead to a rigorous assessment of the effective area of each roof, therefore finding suitable roofs for the smooth integration of green roofs into the urban environment. The investigation showed a broad distribution of roofs in Nador in terms of potential for green roofs. The medium category, containing 18<!--> <!-->521 buildings with available space between 30% and 60%, demonstrates considerable potential, while the high level of quality is attributable to 2695 structures with over 60% available space, presenting substantial possibilities for greening. The combination of these groups constitutes 64% of the total roof area, showing a considerable percentage favorable to greening. Economically, the research comprises an in-depth examination of expenses connected with green roof installation, varied greatly depending on the style of roof (extensive or intense), ranging from $28.95 to $96 million. Concurrently, an evaluation of the economic advantages of urban agriculture on rooftops is done, with possible revenues estimated at $8.11 to $12.16 million depending on the variety of crops. Despite large initial expenses, this research demonstrates that investments in green roofs may offer long-term economic and environmental advantages, considerably contributing to ecological urban design. The collected findings are applied to construct a green cadastre, giving a strong platform for GIS mapping of ideal roofs, so permitting a planned and harmonic integration of green roofs into the urban fabric of Nador.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 2","pages":"Article 100171"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143167421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A literature review on transformative impacts of blockchain technology on manufacturing management and industrial engineering practices","authors":"Dharmendra Hariyani ,&nbsp;Poonam Hariyani ,&nbsp;Sanjeev Mishra ,&nbsp;Milind Kumar Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100169","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100169","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As business performance increasingly depends on decentralized, tamper-proof records to manage transactions and data flows, adopting blockchain technology (BCT) is becoming crucial for remaining competitive in the digital and globalized economy. This review aims to explore the transformative impact of BCT on manufacturing management and industrial engineering practices, particularly in areas like transparency, decision-making, operational efficiency, and trust. Through an extensive review of 480 peer-reviewed papers retrieved from the Scopus database, using the keyword search “blockchain” and “management” or (“manufacturing” or “industrial engineering” or “service” or “supply chain” or “organization”) within the title, abstract, and keywords, this study highlights BCT’s ability to revolutionize supply chain management by providing real-time traceability, automating processes through smart contracts, and ensuring sustainability and compliance. The study finds that BCT significantly enhances management and industrial engineering by improving supply chain transparency, automating operations with smart contracts, and ensuring quality and sustainability. Key findings reveal its effectiveness in improving data security, risk management, and intellectual property protection, alongside optimizing inventory control and customer satisfaction. Moreover, the study identifies innovative applications of BCT in integrating digital technologies such as IoT within Industry 4.0 frameworks, enabling smarter and more resilient manufacturing systems. By addressing challenges such as scalability, regulatory uncertainty, and interoperability, this review offers a roadmap for organizations to adopt BCT effectively. The novelty of the study lies in its comprehensive analysis of BCT’s dual potential, i.e., bridging operational gaps and fostering strategic alignment while providing actionable insights for practitioners to leverage its benefits across diverse industrial applications. This paper serves as a foundational guide to understanding BCT’s role in driving sustainable and competitive growth in modern manufacturing ecosystems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100169"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173573","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A review of the structured framework for sustainability audits in manufacturing organizations","authors":"Dharmendra Hariyani ,&nbsp;Poonam Hariyani ,&nbsp;Sanjeev Mishra ,&nbsp;Milind Kumar Sharma","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100170","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100170","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In the rapidly evolving field of sustainability, the manufacturing system plays a vital role in shaping an organization’s environmental, social, and economic outcomes. Manufacturing organizations are continuously working to enhance their sustainability performance and meet stakeholders’ expectations. Despite these growing efforts, the existing literature reveals significant gaps in methodologies and guidelines for effective audits. This underscores the need for a structured audit system and clear guidelines to assess the sustainability practices of manufacturing organizations. Synthesizing insights from 448 Scopus-indexed studies, this study presents a comprehensive audit system or framework that encompasses pre-audit preparation, on-site evaluation, and post-audit reporting. It offers actionable strategies for enhancing sustainability practices, mitigating risks, and creating long-term stakeholder value. The study also highlights the transformative role of digital technologies, such as real-time monitoring systems, AI-driven analytics, and blockchain, in streamlining audit processes, improving data accuracy, and fostering greater transparency. By adopting these advancements, manufacturing organizations can better monitor performance, align operational goals with sustainability benchmarks, and adapt to emerging challenges. Future research directions include integrating circular economy principles, leveraging advanced analytics, and expanding social impact assessments to ensure the auditing system evolves in line with sustainability imperatives, such as addressing sustainability challenges and seizing opportunities. This study addresses critical gaps in the literature and provides a roadmap for policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to drive impactful improvements, contributing to a resilient and sustainable future for the manufacturing sector.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Application of syntrophic co-culture Chlorella sorokiniana and Streptomyces thermocarboxydus in semi-continuous system for cassava wastewater treatment and biomass production","authors":"Mohamad Padri ,&nbsp;Nittaya Boontian ,&nbsp;Maisarah Munirah Latief ,&nbsp;Misdar Amdah ,&nbsp;Mohamed Sahrul Tamzil","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100168","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100168","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Application of microalgae and mutualistic symbionts have been widely developed for wastewater treatment and algal biomass production. This study aimed to examine and compare the application of single and co-culture of alga <em>Chlorella sorokiniana</em> P21 with <em>Streptomyces thermocarboxydus</em> BMI in semi-continuous system to treat biogas effluent wastewater and generate algal biomass. A sequence of batch and semi-continuous system was applied to assess the single and co-culture nutrients removal (N, P, and COD) along with the biomass productivity for sterilized and raw (unsterilized) wastewater. Different Hydraulic Retention Times (HRTs) were applied to the system, and it was found that 5 days HRT resulted the highest nutrients removals in single and co-culture conditions. Nevertheless, this HRT was also in line with the predicted optimum HRT based on the growth rate in the batch conditions. However, low HRTs were found not to allow the algae to increase the pH and DO in the culture. This result exhibits the massive potencies of microalgae-bacterial co-culture to apply on wastewater treatment in larger scale with reliable removal and biomass production.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential for circular economy in the construction sector. An explorative study about single-use masks and sustainable building material based on a customer and construction company survey","authors":"Daniela Ludin ,&nbsp;Erika Mueller ,&nbsp;Asli Ercengiz ,&nbsp;Jannick Lumpp ,&nbsp;Wanja Wellbrock","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100167","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2025.100167","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background:</h3><div>With the Covid-19 pandemic, there came a substantial growth in mask usage and therefore mask waste, as many countries introduced obligatory mask wearing in public spaces. Although many institutions have created waste management systems to overcome the overflow of waste created, these were all more in line with “firefighting” strategies than long terms solutions. The systems imposed cause a great amount of negative environmental impact and must be re-examined. As most mask material is non-recyclable, one must find ways to use them sustainably.</div></div><div><h3>Objective:</h3><div>The objective of this paper is to evaluate the position of consumers and construction companies in regard to innovative and sustainable construction materials, as well as to find out about their behaviour and knowledge in single-use mask waste. A popular idea is the use in construction materials like concrete. This way used masks will be recovered and alternatively reused. For this to happen, there must be a large interest. Construction companies will only act upon these ideas if there is enough commercial interest, and that can only happen if the public is aware of the option. The objective of the study is to see the market size on a small scale.</div></div><div><h3>Methods:</h3><div>First a literature research was chosen to create a basis of understanding as well as identifying research gaps for the formation of this study. To ensure the quality of the literature review, the respective journals were verified through listings of “Resurchify” and the German “VHB-JOURQUAL 3”. Then in 2023 an explorative online survey of German customers was conducted; the sample consists of 118 people. In addition to consumers, three constructions companies were also examined. The data obtained was analysed with the help of descriptive statistics using. Open answers were clustered and categorized.</div></div><div><h3>Results:</h3><div>The explorative survey shows that there is not only an interest in sustainable building materials, but also a concern about the mask waste. The survey of construction companies shows, that they were open to the use of new and sustainable materials, specifically when customers appreciate it.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion:</h3><div>The data shows a market for sustainable construction materials, as well as a willingness from construction companies to provide these. Practical implications recommend the development of partnerships between companies and research institutions, in order to bring the testing and application side together as well as the necessity of research in material science and (post- use) processing.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100167"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173060","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The determinants of life quality in African countries: Moderating role of CO2 emissions and health expenditures","authors":"Nazife Özge Beşer ,&nbsp;Meral Çabaş ,&nbsp;Süleyman Uğurlu ,&nbsp;Cosimo Magazzino","doi":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100165","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.grets.2024.100165","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The aim of the study is to examine the determinants of quality of life in some African countries using carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions and health expenditures. For this purpose, annual data for the period 2000–2019 were considered for 20 African countries, and the Generalized Method of Moments (GMM) estimator was used in the analysis. In the study, second-generation panel tests were applied, considering the cross-sectional dependence and heterogeneity of the variables. The Durbin–Hausman cointegration test revealed that there was a long-term relationship between the variables; the size and direction of this relationship were analyzed with the GMM method. The findings obtained from the study reveal three important results. First, carbon dioxide emissions (CO₂) and urbanization (URB) negatively affect the quality of life by reducing life expectancy at birth in the long-run. Second, increases in health expenditures (HEALTH) and per capita income (GDP) significantly improve quality of life. Third, a strong causal relationship from health expenditures to quality of life emphasizes the importance of health investments. To improve the quality of life, reducing carbon emissions Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 – “Climate Action” and improving access to health services SDG 3 – “Good Health and Well-being” are priorities. Expanding the use of renewable energy, adopting policies to reduce environmental pollution, and integrating green technologies into industry are necessary.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100598,"journal":{"name":"Green Technologies and Sustainability","volume":"3 3","pages":"Article 100165"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143173086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}