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{"title":"Energy saving potential analysis of a short cycling industrial air compressor in a marine equipment manufacturing plant in Türkiye","authors":"Eren Uyan","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100147","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100147","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Compressed air systems are recognised as significant energy users and are characterised by their notably inefficient energy consumption. This ensures their significance and potential for decarbonisation through cleaner and more responsible energy consumption in manufacturing facilities, such as marine equipment manufacturing plants in the shipbuilding industry, in order to address the various economic and regulatory challenges related to energy use and climate change. In the relevant literature, there are numerous studies on various energy-saving measures for compressed air systems; however, none concentrates on the problem of short-cycling phenomena and associated energy-saving potential. In this study, using a novel and systematic energy audit methodology, a detailed energy audit of a rotary-type screw air compressor was conducted at a marine equipment manufacturing plant in Türkiye. The systematic energy audit methodology was based on the measurement of power consumption and the evaluation of various operation parameters to assess the existing performance of the compressor, including compressed air demand, compressed air production, cycle speed, air tank volume, specific capacity, and duty cycle. The audit results revealed that the air compressor was short cycling, resulting in excessive energy consumption. Comprehensive technical and economic assessments were conducted to determine the root cause of the compressor's short cycling and to identify energy-saving potentials. It was determined that the compressor was oversized relative to the plant's compressed air demand patterns, while the air tank was inadequately sized, causing the compressor to engage in short cycling. To replace the existing short-cycling compressor, a scenario analysis revealed that the deployment of an optimised system consisting of a fixed-speed baseload compressor and a variable-speed trim compressor can reduce the plant's energy consumption for the compressed air system by a significant 73%. This results in annual energy savings of 74,160 kWh, annual cost savings of €9.373,8, and an annual reduction of approximately 49,9 tonnes of carbon emissions. This application requires an initial investment of €24.280 and is anticipated to redeem itself in 2,2 years. Moreover, it is anticipated to generate a net present value of €147.602 over its 20-year lifespan.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100147"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666784323000487/pdfft?md5=fde9ebd2af1f5798a3b0c53d05173689&pid=1-s2.0-S2666784323000487-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92061918","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":"Unintended consumption: The effects of four e-commerce dark patterns","authors":"Woon Chee Koh ,&nbsp;Yuan Zhi Seah","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100145","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100145","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Dark patterns, the manipulation and deliberate presentation of information to influence consumer decision-making, can lead to unintended purchases and overconsumption. Past studies have established the prevalence of dark patterns in e-commerce. Yet, few studies have investigated the differential effects of dark patterns on the consumption choices of different groups of consumers. Similarly, few studies have examined the effectiveness of interventions countering dark patterns which may reduce unintended consumption. This study seeks to 1) investigate the effects of low-stock message, activity message, countdown timer, and limited-time message dark patterns and its influence on product selection decisions, 2) determine if demographic variables would predict susceptibility to dark patterns, and 3) explore the effectiveness of video- and activity-based dark patterns awareness intervention. 195 adult volunteers aged 19 to 53 participated in this experiment. Results indicated that participants were significantly more likely to select products with dark patterns. The use of limited-time message dark pattern was significantly more effective than other dark patterns in inducing consumption. Older individuals tend to be more susceptible to dark patterns. No clear evidence for the effectiveness of video- and activity-based dark patterns awareness intervention was found. Several study limitations were noted. We note how companies can support cleaner and responsible consumption by refraining from using dark patterns. On individuals, the implications of dark patterns on unintended consumption, in a world with aging populations and post-pandemic accelerated e-commerce were discussed.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100145"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666784323000463/pdfft?md5=2ddbf3113f4e186f8eb7e2ead27807e6&pid=1-s2.0-S2666784323000463-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92122446","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":"Targeting the new sustainable inclusive green growth: A review","authors":"Aribah Aslam,&nbsp;Ghulam Ghouse","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100140","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100140","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Although the literature on inclusive growth is richer than ever before, still scant studies have researched its complex relationship with environmental quality. Considering the growing issue of poverty, unemployment, and rapid environmental degradation, we introduce here a new agenda for a sustainable global economy namely sustainable inclusive green growth. The paper is devoted to building up a comprehensive conceptual model of the relationship between environmental quality and inclusive growth based on the analysis of their main predictors, mediating and moderating variables using socio-economic theoretical underpinnings. In post-Covid-19 times, the world is considered about sustainable inclusive green growth more than anything else. An in-depth review of the literature suggests that inclusive growth could only be sustainable if it takes care of environmental quality while promising higher economic growth, tackling poverty, curbing inequalities through social and digital inclusion, and creating productive employment opportunities for current and future generations. The conceptual framework suggested here may be seen as a roadmap for policy makers of different geographical locations to target sustainable inclusive green growth. Moreover, the concepts of human and physical capital, institutions, trade dimensions, investment, and the role of major macroeconomic indicators such as inflation are also considered while designing the conceptual framework.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100140"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666784323000414/pdfft?md5=459e5020d7ea58157db2b514b334a751&pid=1-s2.0-S2666784323000414-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92061915","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":"Integrated lean-green practices and supply chain sustainability framework","authors":"Wilson Kosasih ,&nbsp;I Nyoman Pujawan ,&nbsp;Putu Dana Karningsih ,&nbsp;Himanshu Shee","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100143","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100143","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Integration of lean-green practices has benefited companies in many ways, particularly the large ones. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), as key players within supply chains, should also be encouraged to apply the lean and green practices to support the large enterprises in the supply chain. However, it remains all time challenging for SMEs that operate with limited resources, and often emphasize on short-term goals with rapid turnaround. The impact of green-lean practices on sustainability performance has been investigated earlier, however further study is needed to understand the phenomena in context of SME supply chain. This study examined the moderating effects of top management commitment and leadership (TMCL) and organizational culture transformation (OCTr) on the relationship between Lean Practice (LP) and Green Practice (GP). Further, it investigated the moderating effect of both policy initiative (PI) and collaborative synergy (CS) on the relationship between GP and sustainability performance. The survey-based study analyzed the data from 345 Indonesian manufacturing SMEs using structural equation modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS. The findings suggest that GP mediates LP to improve sustainability performance of SMEs. TMCL facilitates significantly the adoption of integrated lean and green practices. Meanwhile, OCTr, PI, and CS did not have a significant moderating effect. It means that OCTr does not significantly moderate lean practices for the adoption of green practice. Similarly, results demonstrate that neither PI nor CS moderate the correlation between green practice and sustainability performance of supply chain in manufacturing SMEs. The findings help SME owners or managers to build a comprehensive model of a lean-green system to direct SMEs to achieve sustainable development.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100143"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266678432300044X/pdfft?md5=73bf16974e22148a3b601e3be9162523&pid=1-s2.0-S266678432300044X-main.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"92061917","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 novel framework for the simultaneous assessment and uptake of clean cooking technologies by food processing enterprises","authors":"R.N. Ossei-Bremang ,&nbsp;E. Akyereko Adjei ,&nbsp;F. Kemausuor","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100141","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Efforts to spread clean cooking technologies (CCT) have been impeded, and adoption rates in many emerging economies are estimated to be relatively low. Myriad factors are related to this issue, particularly among food processing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMFPEs) in Ghana. In this study, end users' requirements (C) are correlated with engineering characteristics (E) to increase the quality of CCT for rapid uptake by the SMFPEs using a hybrid Multi-Tier Framework and Quality Function Deployment approach. Both requirements were: <em>E1 = Cooking exposure, E2 = Cook stove Efficiency, E3 = Convenience, E4 = Safety, E5 = Affordability, E6 = Fuel availability, CT = tripod stove, C1 = LPG, C2 = Electric stove, C3</em> = <em>Gel stove, C4</em> = <em>Biogas stove, C5</em> = <em>Charcoal stove</em>). According to the study's findings, the CCT's ability to handle the weight of their meals, reduce smoke emissions, sustain local kitchen ergonomics, and improved cooking time were the top design requirements from end-users. This means that stoves that meet their criteria would be easily adopted by them for use. Hence, manufacturers and investors may benefit from the findings of this novel study to provide result-based solutions where it matters.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50179766","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The spatial distribution of carbon footprints and engagement in pro-climate behaviors – Trends across urban-rural gradients in the nordics","authors":"Henna Anttonen ,&nbsp;Antti Kinnunen ,&nbsp;Jukka Heinonen ,&nbsp;Juudit Ottelin ,&nbsp;Seppo Junnila","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100139","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100139","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Climate change mitigation to the 1.5 °C calls for significant and extensive climate actions. Nordic countries are showing high engagement to climate change mitigation while the consumption and lifestyle-based carbon footprints are among the global highest. Majority of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are connected to household consumption where various behavioral changes have been presented in order to reduce the personal carbon footprints. Previous research has shown how behaviors are connected to the living environment and urban structure, which have shown having an impact in forming variations in our lifestyles and behavioral patterns. In this study, with a survey dataset of ∼8000 respondents across the five Nordic countries, the engagement of respondents to different climate and carbon mitigation actions were analyzed and linked to their calculated carbon footprints. Three types of behavioral clusters were found among the respondents, one presenting conscious pro-climate behavior, one relating to frugality behavior, and one cluster related to self-sufficient behavior. The pro-climate behavioral intentions were present more in urbanized areas together with high climate motivation, whereas frugality behavior was level across the urban gradient, and finally respondents from less urbanized areas emphasized self-sufficient behavior. The stated behavioral intentions of the respondents were in contrast to their carbon footprints. Carbon footprints related to leisure consumption were highest in the urban regions and everyday consumption related footprints in the rural regions. Interestingly, only frugality behavior was associated with lower carbon footprints both in everyday and leisure consumption categories, whereas climate conscious behavior was positively related to leisure consumption footprint but negatively related to everyday consumption. The findings emphasize the variation of lifestyles based on different actions in different urban forms where the engagement to climate change mitigation presents differently. The results underline the importance of understanding the role that the built environment plays in being linked to the behavioral patterns and the need to increase the knowledge of the climate impacts of behavioral choices.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100139"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50179800","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does household food waste prevention and reduction depend on bundled motivation and food management practices?","authors":"Toritseju Begho ,&nbsp;Olusegun Fadare","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100142","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100142","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The paper categorises households based on their motivations and management practices towards reducing food waste, examines the factors that differentiate households that use specific food management practices and motivation bundles, and evaluates the effect of motivations and food management practices on household food waste. Using data from households in the United Kingdom, three bundles of motivation (<em>saving, environmental considerations</em> and <em>emotions</em>) and management practices (<em>plan, inspect</em> and <em>proactive</em>) are elicited. The results show that the single predominant management practice is “inspect” while “environmental considerations” was the most common motivation. We find evidence that different motivation bundles, as well as management bundles are used in a complementary manner. The results show that of the three management bundles, being proactive is more likely to result in reducing food waste. On the other hand, considerations for the environment and negative emotion that arise after food is wasted increases the desire to reduce waste. This study highlights the interdependent nature of motivations and practices and could guide public policy and awareness campaigns for more targeted and effective waste reduction strategies. Targeted public awareness campaigns emphasising the environmental impact of food waste and educational programs integrated into existing initiatives could effectively reduce household food waste in the UK.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100142"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50179799","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Digital solutions for engaging end-consumers in the circular economy of the textile and clothing value chain - A systematic review","authors":"Estrela Ferreira Cruz ,&nbsp;A.M. Rosado da Cruz","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100138","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>The way each person dresses has been considered a cultural manifestation and a portrait of societies, where each one expresses their habits, customs and values. The improvement in living standards, especially in developed countries, accompanied by the emergence of Fast fashion, has led to an exaggerated increase in the consumption of clothing products. This increase has a growing impact on the environment, not only in soil erosion and water consumption, due to the production of fibers such as cotton, linen, and others, but also due to the use of chemical products in the manufacturing processes of these products. The increase in consumption and the reduction in the useful lifetime of garments has led to a large increase in textile waste, which often ends up in undifferentiated garbage. One of the ways to mitigate the problem is to embark on the circular economy. This requires the involvement of all actors in the value chain, including especially the end-consumer, as this is the main responsible for closing the cycle of the economy, by sending end-of-life textile products for recycling. In this article, a systematic review on digital solutions for involving the end-consumer in the circular economy of the Textile and Clothing value chain is made, not only in closing the cycle, sending end-of-life textile products for recycling, but also in extending the useful lifetime of their garments, and in the implementation of good practices in use, maintenance and disposal of their garments.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100138"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50179801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring consumer purchase intention towards cruelty-free personal care products in Indonesia","authors":"Firdia Rizky Amalia,&nbsp;Agus Darmawan","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100136","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Sustainability and ethical consumption are gaining popularity as key drivers in safeguarding the environmental ecosystem. Cruelty-free products have become a lifestyle choice, supporting personal care and appearance while contributing to environmental preservation. The potential economic for personal care products in Indonesia is enormous, with consistent growth observed. This study examines the factors influencing consumer interest in purchasing cruelty-free personal care products. Our survey involved 326 participants, revealing a significant tendency towards cruelty-free product purchase intention, reaching 73.9%. However, a significant portion of participants, approximately 20.9%, remained undecided or neutral. To identify the influential factors in purchasing cruelty-free products, we expand the theory of planned behaviour (TPB) and employ structural equation modelling (SEM) for analysis. Our findings show that attitude, perceived behavioural control, and subjective norms positively influence the intention to buy cruelty-free products. Moreover, we also observe that hedonism, environmental values, and knowledge play significant roles in shaping attitudes towards cruelty-free purchase intentions. In contrast to previous studies, health and social value do not significantly influence the purchase intentions of cruelty-free products. These findings offer valuable perspectives for various stakeholders to enhance the awareness of cruelty-free products in Indonesia.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100136"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50179803","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Awareness of sustainability, climate emergency, and generation Z's consumer behaviour in UAE","authors":"Suja Pradeep ,&nbsp;Meenakshy Pradeep","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100137","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clrc.2023.100137","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>This research investigates the attitudes and behaviors of Generation Z university students in the UAE towards sustainable fashion using a local college in Abu Dhabi as the study population. The literature review highlights a potential gap between the sustainability claims of Generation Z and their actual pro-environmental behaviour. The research aims to explore this gap by connecting the study to a Middle Eastern high-street fashion brand. The study uses components of Ajzen's Theory of Planned Behaviour and Stern's Value Belief Norm Theory to design the research. The research gap is addressed using both qualitative and quantitative primary research methods. The survey data are analyzed using SPSS, with statistical analysis techniques such as correlation, cross-tabulation, frequency tables, and pivot tables. Thematic analysis is used to analyse the qualitative interview data. The findings suggest that the primary reasons for choosing the brand are modesty, price, and fashion, rather than its sustainability appeal.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100137"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-09-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"50179802","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}