Ahsan Waqar , Fadia Al Hajj , Muhammad Danish , Muhammad Basit Khan , Moustafa Houda
{"title":"Evaluating the influence of modern construction methods on sustainable construction success","authors":"Ahsan Waqar , Fadia Al Hajj , Muhammad Danish , Muhammad Basit Khan , Moustafa Houda","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100327","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100327","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) have emerged as transformative strategies for enhancing sustainability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in the construction sector. This study investigates the influence of MMC on the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable construction performance. A quantitative research approach was employed, collecting data through structured questionnaires distributed to industry professionals. Statistical analyses, including reliability testing, descriptive statistics, and regression modeling, were conducted to evaluate stakeholder perceptions and the interrelationships among key variables such as cost reduction, stakeholder satisfaction, innovation, and environmental impact. The results indicate that MMC significantly contributes to cost efficiency and social performance, while its influence on environmental outcomes and technology implementation is more nuanced. The findings support the integration of MMC within sustainability-driven construction frameworks and highlight the importance of organizational readiness, innovation capacity, and procurement adaptation. This study contributes empirical evidence to the ongoing discourse on construction modernization and offers strategic insights for enhancing sustainable outcomes through MMC adoption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100327"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145047607","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}
Selvaggi R. , Yagi K. , Maesano G. , Ting C. , Pappalardo G.
{"title":"How Much is Sustainability Worth in Luxury Food? The Case of the Pistacchio Verde di Bronte PDO","authors":"Selvaggi R. , Yagi K. , Maesano G. , Ting C. , Pappalardo G.","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100326","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100326","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study explores how sustainability-related information affects consumers’ willingness to pay for Pistacchio Verde di Bronte PDO, a luxury agri-food product. Using an experimental auction with multiple price lists and random-effects interval regression models, the results show that transparent communication about environmentally sustainable practices increases perceived value, although the effects vary across consumer segments. While PDO certification remains an important signal of quality, transparency of costs related to the implementation of environmentally sustainable practices, such as Integrated Pest Management, increases perceived equity and justifies premiums price. These findings contribute to the literature on credence goods, perceived quality, and segmentation, offering practical insights for producers and policymakers on how to design targeted sustainability communication strategies in differentiated premium markets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100326"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145003735","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}
Richard Cabrera-Jiménez , Amalia Gallardo-Llamas , Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez
{"title":"The hidden cost of textiles production","authors":"Richard Cabrera-Jiménez , Amalia Gallardo-Llamas , Gonzalo Guillén-Gosálbez","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100325","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100325","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The textile industry plays a key role in the global economy, with global sales amounting to 878 billion USD. Yet, the global environmental footprint of this sector and the associated socio-economic impact are poorly understood. Here we conduct a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment (LCA) to quantify the environmental footprint of nine different fibers and their externalities costs, i.e., the cost of environmental impacts. We find that the global externalities cost of textiles production could amount to as much as 923 billion USD, representing 85–400 % of the corresponding textile production cost. Damage on human health and ecosystems are found to be the main drivers of externalities, while the fiber and fabric production steps are the main contributors towards them. Our prospective analysis based on future trends in socio-economic systems shows that the expected decarbonization of the electricity mix could reduce the carbon footprint of the textile industry, while increasing ecosystem damage. Moreover, future income growth and a higher expected demand would result in an increase in overall externalities of ca. 200 %. Our results highlight the need to shift to more sustainable textile production patterns, which could bring economic in addition to environmental benefits.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"19 ","pages":"Article 100325"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145047605","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":"When Doing Good Feels Heavy: The Double-Edged Role of Moral Obligation in Organic Food Choices","authors":"Lorenzo Bonisoli, Raquel Tinoco-Egas","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100320","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100320","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The increasing urgency of climate change has prompted a global shift toward sustainable consumption, with organic food emerging as a viable alternative. This study investigates the role of environmental knowledge (EK), environmental concern (EC), and moral obligation (MO) in shaping organic purchase intention among Ecuadorian Generation Z consumers. Grounded in the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), the research explores how EK and EC influence attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural control and how MO moderates these relationships. A survey was conducted with 391 Gen Zs in Guayaquil and Machala, and data were analysed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). Results show that EK and EC significantly shape TPB constructs, with attitude and behavioural control positively influencing purchase intention, while subjective norms had no significant effect. Notably, MO strengthens the link between attitude and intention but unexpectedly weakens the impact of EC on attitude—suggesting that when environmental concern is framed as a moral duty, it may trigger guilt or resistance that dilutes its motivational effect. The results highlight that marketers and policymakers must combine ethical messaging with actionable knowledge and local relevance to promote organic consumption among younger audiences in developing markets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100320"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145003734","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 the growth and influencing factors of carbon emissions in rural households of underdeveloped regions in China","authors":"Jianbin Xu , Jie Song , Baochao Li","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100321","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100321","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Carbon emissions from rural households in underdeveloped regions remain poorly understood compared to those in urban and developed areas. This study analyzes household carbon emissions in Xunyang County, China, demonstrating that food-related emissions dominate across both farming and non-agricultural households, followed by energy consumption and transportation, with housing and clothing contributing minimally. Livestock farming is the primary source within production-related emissions, highlighting the mitigation potential of reducing ruminant livestock. Employing a Lasso regression model (adjusted R<sup>2</sup> = 0.769, F = 44.160), we identify housing floor area and non-agricultural hukou status as key drivers of emissions, whereas female-headed households, aging populations, regional GDP, and terrain complexity exert negative or marginal negative effects. The nuanced influences of education and crop/water area reveal complex socio-ecological dynamics that warrant further investigation. These findings underscore the need for targeted low-carbon interventions focused on improving residential efficiency, managing urbanization-driven consumption, and incentivizing sustainable behaviors to advance rural sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100321"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144988126","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":"Corrigendum to: “An explorative study on consumer perceptions of novel innovative construction material: Mycelium-Bound composites” [Cleaner and Responsible Consumption 18 (2025) 100317]","authors":"Jonas Krauss, Klaus Menrad, Thomas Decker","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100323","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100323","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100323"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145044571","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":"Who to turn to?: Information collaging and peer information in hybrid renewable adoption","authors":"Marika Silvikko de Villafranca , Oriol Barat-Auleda , Sini Numminen , Kaisa Savolainen , Sampsa Hyysalo","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100322","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100322","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The adoption of renewable small-scale energy technologies (S-RET) into hybrid heating solutions consisting of several energy technologies is rapidly increasing in the domestic sector. The adoption of hybrid S-RET involves an information intensive process to fit a combination of new technologies to existing energy and building infrastructure. The specifics of hybrid S-RET adoption processes and the related information acquisition processes have not been covered by previous research. We explore this through an in-depth interview study with 56 Finnish detached house owners with hybrid solutions. We find that hybrid S-RET adoption differs importantly from one-time single S-RET adoption as it involves an ongoing learning process to learn and install multiple technologies in conjunction to each other. During this process, adopters use a wide range of information sources out of which peer provided information is regarded the most often used (53/56) as well as being the most important source due to its practical and contextualized nature. Supplier and government provided information sources and energy counseling services are regarded as less useful and consulted less often, which undermines the central role which literature on single S-RET adoption gives to energy counseling. It is pertinent to think how peer exchanges that commonly take place in Internet discussion forums can be better connected to energy counseling to better serve citizens’ needs and information search preferences and boost the adoption and operation of hybrid heating solutions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100322"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144925623","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}
Saud H. Sulaimani , Bob Eves , Moamar Gashoot , Tim Reynolds , Ben Thomas
{"title":"Factors influencing consumer perceptions of recycled plastic products: A literature review","authors":"Saud H. Sulaimani , Bob Eves , Moamar Gashoot , Tim Reynolds , Ben Thomas","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100318","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100318","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite their sustainable benefits, the acceptance of recycled plastic products (RPPs) is not widely embraced. Previous research has primarily concentrated on enhancing consumer acceptance of products produced from recycled materials. However, this study narrows its focus to products derived specifically from recycled plastics, examining the determinants that may restrict consumers' purchasing decisions in this context. To explore the factors that influence consumer acceptance of recycled plastic products, a literature review was conducted with the following objectives: (1) to investigate what are the consumer's aesthetic perceptions, preferences, prioritisations and beliefs of RPPs, (2) to explore the emotional, behavioural and environmental connections between RPPs and consumers, (3) to identify the challenges that product designers encounter when shaping RPPs, (4) to analyse the historical, cultural and theoretical framework backgrounds of RPPs, (5) to specify future research recommendations to enhance consumers experience of RPPs. The literature review of 103 articles revealed a significant gap in research concerning products made from recycled plastic. Also, it highlighted potential future directions that could benefit academics and practitioners interested in this field.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100318"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144931886","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 attitudes towards healthy and sustainable diets: a Q-methodology study","authors":"Patrícia Norwood , Emily Cleland , Paul McNamee","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100308","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100308","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The UK aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by 2050, with food production and consumption being major contributors to GHG emissions. Consequently, the unsustainable nature of current dietary patterns significantly drives environmental degradation and climate change. Understanding consumer perspectives on adopting more sustainable diets and food systems is therefore essential to effectively mitigate these environmental impacts.</div></div><div><h3>Aims</h3><div>This study explores consumer attitudes and behaviours towards healthy and sustainable diets (HSD) in the UK.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Q-methodology was employed for the first time to capture the subjective and often diverse viewpoints held by people on the complex and multidimensional topic of HSD. This approach enables a structured exploration of individual perspectives, making it well-suited to understanding the nuanced beliefs and attitudes that shape consumer views on healthy and sustainable eating practices.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>43 participants, recruited through social media, sorted statements related to HSD, highlighting seven factors that encapsulate varying perspectives on healthy dietary choices and sustainability. These factors—ranging from strong support for educational interventions to scepticism about sustainability claims—illustrate the complexity of public opinion. Notably, no consensus statements were identified, underscoring the polarization around HSD topics.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This fragmentation suggests that diverse, targeted strategies are essential to effectively promote sustainable eating habits. The findings provide insights for policymakers aiming to design interventions that resonate with specific consumer motivations, emphasizing the need for customized approaches to facilitate shifts towards sustainable diets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100308"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144920051","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":"An explorative study on consumer perceptions of novel innovative construction material: Mycelium-Bound composites","authors":"Jonas Krauss, Klaus Menrad, Thomas Decker","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100317","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100317","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"18 ","pages":"Article 100317"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2025-08-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144903148","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}