{"title":"More green thoughts than actions: Insights from marketing instructors at a Canadian University","authors":"Anh Thu Nguyen , Paul Berger , Ellen Field","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100257","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100257","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Sustainability discourse provides directions for sustainable development in the global context; education should be transformed to address sustainability concerns. Many universities have adopted a sustainability focus and university instructors play a vital role in inculcating sustainability principles in students, but in business education there is little research on how marketing instructors interpret sustainability or how that affects their teaching. This qualitative case study used semi-structured interviews and content analysis of course syllabi to gain the insights of marketing instructors at a university in Canada; specifically, how they interpret sustainability, how they integrate sustainability into their marketing instruction, and the perceived factors affecting their teaching practices. Thematic analysis with NVivo identified a dilemma; business worldviews limit what marketing instructors think about sustainability and whether and how they teach it in marketing courses. If marketing instructors are not teaching about sustainability, it is a missed opportunity to transform production, consumerism and marketing. As universities are increasingly trying to implement sustainability integration in teaching and learning, this research provides useful implications for marketing instructors, educational leaders, business schools, professional associations and textbook publishers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100257"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143422714","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":"Everyday circular literacy in Singaporean households: Informal relational pedagogies in teaching and learning about circular R-behaviours","authors":"Qian Hui Tan, Brenda Yeoh","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100256","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100256","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite the state's emphasis on formal environmental education, informal settings for fostering circular literacy cannot be understated. Whereas environmental literacy has been well researched in the literature, circular literacy, which involves teaching/learning about R-behaviours that close circularity loops have been overlooked so far. Drawing on empirical data from interviews with members of Singaporean households, this paper situates circular literacy in the domestic sphere and beyond. While household members are not trained educators, we argue that they are capable of mobilising a range of informal relational pedagogical/parenting styles that range from implicit to explicit instruction and didactic to dialogic approaches, alongside field-based and craft-based learning. Relational pedagogies rest on the belief that effective learning is a product of caring and meaningful relationships. We also contend that self-reflexivity is woven into these relational pedagogical exchanges in the hopes of optimising educational and/or relational outcomes. A key educational outcome relates to the promotion of circular R-behaviours, especially those higher up the waste hierarchy, such as refuse, reduce and reuse. At the same time, we outline the limits of such pedagogical approaches in cultivating circular dispositions and R-behaviours. Overall, this paper seeks to advance the scholarship on informal relational pedagogies and circular R-behaviours by addressing how thoughtful relational engagements are instructive in enabling circular literacy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100256"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-02-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143438112","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":"Environmental innovation and carbon emissions reduction in European healthcare: The moderating role of environmental monitoring practices","authors":"Hamzeh Al Amosh , Saleh F.A. Khatib","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100255","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100255","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study examines the impact of environmental innovation on carbon emissions in the healthcare sector, with a focus on the moderating role of environmental monitoring. Using a panel dataset of 1210 publicly listed healthcare firms across ten European countries from 2012 to 2021, the study investigates the nuanced dynamics between innovation, monitoring, and emissions outcomes. The findings highlight a critical challenge, as innovation efforts can initially intensify environmental pressures due to increased energy consumption, resource use, or operational expansion. However, the integration of robust environmental monitoring significantly mitigates this effect, ensuring that innovation translates into measurable reductions in emissions over time. Additional analyses demonstrate that environmental innovation significantly influences emissions for both loss-making and profitable firms, but the effects vary in scope and magnitude. Moreover, monitoring plays a critical role in both loss-making and profitable organizations to optimize the outcomes of environmental innovation. The study contributes to the literature by highlighting the critical role of environmental monitoring in bridging the gap between innovation and sustainability, providing empirical support for both institutional theory and stakeholder theory. It also offers practical implications for managers and policymakers, emphasizing the importance of integrating monitoring systems into innovation strategies to enhance accountability and achieve long-term emissions reductions. This research concentrates on the healthcare sector, addressing an important gap in understanding the alignment of environmental practices with sustainability goals in industries marked by intricate environmental footprints and regulatory frameworks.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100255"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159330","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}
Chun-Wei R. Lin , Yung Sheng Lai , Shiou-Yun Jeng , Thi Tuong Vy Nguyen , Ming K. Lim
{"title":"Supply chain disruption indicators: Vulnerability and resilience in the garment industry in Vietnam","authors":"Chun-Wei R. Lin , Yung Sheng Lai , Shiou-Yun Jeng , Thi Tuong Vy Nguyen , Ming K. Lim","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100251","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100251","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study contributes to identifying supply chain disruption indicators and resilience strategies, with the aim of enhancing issues related to disruption in the garment industry. Supply chain disruption influences a series of problems, including transportation delays, delivery times slow down and cost increases, etc. Additionally, resilience strategies mitigate and enable a supply chain to respond to disruption while recovering or improving so that risks are reduced, and operations are more efficient. However, previous studies have failed to identify supply chain disruption indicators, construct a hierarchical framework with causal interrelationships among the attributes, and develop resilience strategies to handle disruption situations, especially in the garment industry. This study proposes the creation of 6 aspects and 18 criteria of supply chain disruption and resilience strategy attributes via the fuzzy Delphi method and fuzzy decision-making trial and evaluation laboratory method. The findings show that the causal group consists of supply risk, flexible business strategies and collaborative strategies, whereas the effect group consists of human issues, transportation failure and preventive resilience strategies. In practice, managers should focus on resilience strategies such as backup suppliers, risk and revenue sharing, risk management culture, partnership management, and cooperation with stakeholders to enhance supply chain disruption. This study contributes to synthesize indicators related to supply chain disruption and resilience strategies for adapting and responding to disturbances during disruptions with minimal impacts on performance and future sustainability in the garment industry.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100251"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159793","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":"Sustainable waste management strategies for multilayer plastic in Indonesia","authors":"Mayrianti Annisa Anwar , Suprihatin Suprihatin , Nugroho Adi Sasongko , Mukhamad Najib , Bono Pranoto , Irman Firmansyah , Erni Septiarsi Soekotjo","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100254","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100254","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Multilayer plastic waste is currently a significant environmental problem in Indonesia, because this waste is classified as difficult to degrade naturally and difficult to recycle. Until now, there has been no effective management strategy for managing this waste. This study utilizes the Multi-Aspect Sustainability Analysis (MSA) framework to assess the sustainability of multilayer plastic waste management in Indonesia, addressing environmental, economic, social, legal, and infrastructure factors. MSA was chosen over other frameworks due to its adaptability to local contexts and its holistic view, making it well-suited to analyze Indonesia's unique waste management challenges. The methodology includes in-depth interviews, scenario planning, and expert panels, integrating qualitative and quantitative insights from various stakeholders. Key goals are to identify priority areas for improvement and develop actionable strategies that enhance recycling effectiveness and align with Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) policies. Results indicate that advanced recycling technologies, such as chemical recycling, and stronger institutional collaboration are essential. The highest leverage was found in government support, public awareness, and efficient waste infrastructure, which significantly impact sustainability outcomes. This study concludes that policy reforms, technology investments, and stakeholder engagement are critical to building a sustainable waste management system aligned with Indonesia's environmental and economic goals.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100254"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159329","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}
Miao Wang , Zonghan Li , Yi Liu , Lu Lin , Chunyan Wang
{"title":"A hybrid model of machine learning for classifying household water-consumption behaviors","authors":"Miao Wang , Zonghan Li , Yi Liu , Lu Lin , Chunyan Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100252","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100252","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Classifying household water-consumption behaviors is crucial for providing targeted suggestions for water-saving behaviors and enabling effective resource management and conservation. Although it is common knowledge that energy consumption is closely coupled with household water consumption, the effectiveness of energy consumption information in classifying household water-consumption behaviors remains unexplored. This study proposes a hybrid model of long short-term memory (LSTM) and random forest (RF) using water and electricity consumption as inputs to classify household water-consumption behaviors. Data from three households in Beijing collected from January to March 2020 were used for the case studies. The hybrid model achieved a macro F1 score of 0.89 at a 5-min resolution, outperforming the standalone LSTM and RF models. Additionally, the inclusivity of time-series electricity consumption improves the accuracy (F1 scores) of classifying bathing and laundry behaviors by 0.12 and 0.20, respectively. These findings underscore the scientific value of integrating electricity consumption as a proxy variable in water-consumption behavior classification models, demonstrating its potential to enhance accuracy while simplifying data acquisition processes. This study establishes a framework for demand-side water management aimed at empowering residents to understand their own water-energy consumption behavior patterns and engage in personalized water conservation efforts.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100252"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159331","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}
Braima Pascal Komba , Muhammad Waqas Alam Chattha , Almazea Fatima , Peter C. Thomson , Luciano Adrián González , Muhammad Farooq Hyder
{"title":"Assessing the environmental, economic, and social impacts of industrial mining on agricultural communities in Sierra Leone: A sustainable approach using PLS-SEM","authors":"Braima Pascal Komba , Muhammad Waqas Alam Chattha , Almazea Fatima , Peter C. Thomson , Luciano Adrián González , Muhammad Farooq Hyder","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100250","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100250","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Mining activity in developing countries is frequently associated with the most severe and disastrous environmental impacts, posing a threat to the survival and livelihoods of local communities where agriculture is the primary sustenance. Therefore, this article explores the effects of mining operations on the farmers' livelihood assets, corporate social responsibility, and mining acceptance in the mining communities. Kenema district in Sierra Leone was purposively selected because of predominant rice farming amidst active mining activities. Questionnaires were provided to a random sample of 358 farmers in the district. To extract meaningful information from the questionnaire data, a Partial Least Square Structural Equation Model (PLS-SEM) using Smart-PLS4 software was employed as it focuses on testing a theoretical framework from a predictive perspective. This facilitated the development of a higher component model with a reflective-reflective structure to estimate the sustainable livelihoods model. The findings show that mining operations have a negative impact on farmers' sustainable livelihood assets, except for positive financial assets. Likewise, mineral exploitation had adverse and significant effects on mining acceptance and corporate social responsibility for the communities. Corporate social responsibilities can significantly mediate the relationship between mining industries and mining acceptance in the mining areas. The paper highlights the importance of balancing environmental sustainability with socioeconomic development in mining policy. To achieve this, stakeholders and the government should enforce strict regulations on the reclamation and restoration of mined fields and ensure mining industries adhere to their corporate social responsibilities in the areas they operate.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100250"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159722","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 visual scoping review of plastic consumption in everyday life","authors":"Ayşe Kaplan Sarısaltık , Tore Gulden , Casper Boks","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100248","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100248","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This scoping literature review aimed to understand state-of-the-art knowledge about plastic consumption in the context of daily life by identifying controversies and interventions addressed in the reviewed articles. First, we reviewed articles based on theoretical approaches, methodologies, and country contexts. Second, using a concept map, we analyzed key concepts and dilemmas inherent in plastic consumption, highlighting its complexity. Third, we identified various approaches to interventions for reducing plastic consumption, along with stakeholders' perceived responsibilities to initiate and implement these changes. We found that in the existing research, behavioral studies are central to the investigations of plastic consumption and primarily focus on single-use plastic products (SUPs), yet within a very narrow scope of product variation. Hence, much of the existing research concentrates on a narrow subset of SUP items, while other significant SUPs and consumer products remain underexplored. We argue that the challenges associated with plastics extend far beyond individual behaviors related to specific products and materials. Finally, we identified research gaps and proposed future studies to expand the scope of plastic products covered, adopt systemic approaches to plastic consumption dilemmas, and explore relational and holistic perspectives beyond disciplinary norms. Drawing on the research-policy nexus on plastic consumption, we emphasize the importance of critically reflecting on how knowledge is produced and applied in policymaking. To achieve just and sustainable transitions, policymakers should prioritize equitable solutions that do not disproportionately burden specific stakeholders, such as consumers, while holding all relevant parties accountable.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100248"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159720","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":"Determinants of meat consumption: Applying the expanded Theory of Planned Behaviour in Latvia","authors":"Genovaitė Liobikienė , Janis Brizga","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100247","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100247","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Meat consumption has come under scrutiny due to its significant ecological footprint. Understanding the determinants of meat consumption is crucial for designing effective interventions to promote sustainable diets. Thus, using results from the representative survey conducted in Latvia, in 2023 and by applying the factor analysis and generalized linear regression, this research aims to explore the most influential determinants of meat consumption behaviours within the framework of the extended Theory of Planned Behaviour. The results showed that the level of red and white meat consumption is rather equal and people eat meat in moderation. The regression analysis revealed that attitudes towards a sustainable diet together with information provision significantly and negatively influenced red and white meat consumption. Meanwhile, the interaction between the attitudes towards consequences of meat consumption and information provision insignificantly affected the frequency of these meats’ consumption. Referring to the social sphere, it negatively influenced the frequency of red meat consumption, but insignificantly white meat consumption. When considering the perceived behavioural control, it significantly and positively influenced meat consumption. According to socio-demographic variables, income level is the most important factor for white and red meat consumption. Gender insignificantly influenced the frequency of red meat consumption. Meanwhile, women were more linked to consuming white meat more frequently rather men. The impact of age was insignificant for both types of meat consumption. Therefore, this study provides valuable insights for policymakers, educators, and stakeholders aiming to promote sustainable dietary practices and reduce red and white meat consumption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100247"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159332","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}
Yue Guo , Kate E. Morris , Mark Sumner , Mark Taylor
{"title":"A framework for measuring physical garment durability","authors":"Yue Guo , Kate E. Morris , Mark Sumner , Mark Taylor","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2024.100245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Measuring the physical durability of garments is difficult and current assessment methods lack objectivity and reliability or don't reflect the complex nature of durability for different garment categories. This study presents a novel and reproducible methodology for testing and ranking the absolute durability of commercially available t-shirts and denim jeans. Multiple durability factors were used to modulate the ranking as opposed to previous studies which only reported on single factor tests to evaluate durability. This new ranking methodology was used to explore the relationship between garment durability and retail price, consumers commonly use price to evaluate whether a garment is of good quality and durable, however, results indicate that retail price cannot be used to predict the durability of garments. The methodology developed during this study is now being used to assess garment durability for the Waste Action Resource Programme's (WRAP) Textile 2030 initiative as part of their strategy to reduce the environmental impact of UK fashion. Multiple UK fashion brands are signed up to this initiative and this method will provide a way of measuring and benchmarking different garment types as a step towards improving the durability of garments on the market.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"16 ","pages":"Article 100245"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143159230","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}