{"title":"Industry transfer and urban green growth: Asymmetric spillovers and nonlinear thresholds","authors":"Shuang Liang, Shuguang Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100387","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100387","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Industry transfer is often seen as a barrier to urban green growth. Using city-level panel data from China, this study shows that policy-led strategic emerging industry (SEI) transfer can foster sustainable urban development. Spatial Durbin and partially linear functional coefficient models are employed to assess spillovers and threshold effects. We find that SEI transfer promotes green growth through industrial upgrading and green innovation. The effects are asymmetric but positive for both inflows and outflows, with clear cross-city spillovers. Environmental regulation moderates the impact in an inverted U-shaped pattern, while green policy support serves as a substitute. These results support the positive-sum Transfer Halo Hypothesis and provide guidance for industrial relocation policies that promote long-term sustainable growth.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100387"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145941210","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":"Influence leads intention: How micro-celebrity endorsements and care motivations drive sustainable consumption","authors":"Md. Abdur Rouf, Md. Asaduzzaman Babu, Md Rohibul Islam, Md. Jamal Uddin","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100394","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100394","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of Micro-Celebrity Endorsements (MCE) and three multidimensional Care Motivations [World Care (WC), Self Care (SC), and Ecological Welfare (EW)] on Attitude Towards Sustainable Consumption (ATSC) and Purchase Intention (PI) are investigated in this study. Incorporating MCE as a novel digital stimulus that influences sustainability-oriented behaviors in green consumption, this study enhances theoretical understanding through the Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) model. Three hundred fifty people participated in the survey by completing a 5-point Likert scale questionnaire, and SmartPLS (version 4.1.1.5) was used to test the proposed research model. The results show that MCE significantly enhances WC, SC, and EW, indicating that micro-celebrities play a crucial role in fostering multidimensional caring attitudes among consumers. Furthermore, ATSC is positively and significantly affected by WC, SC, and EW, with EW exerting the most significant influence. ATSC positively influences purchase intention for sustainable products. Taken as a whole, the results indicate that the authenticity and legitimacy of micro-celebrity influencers enhance the impact of both altruistic (world caring, ecological welfare) and self-oriented (self-care) motives on consumers' propensity to purchase sustainably. As a theoretical contribution, the study strengthens the S-O-R framework for sustainability research by including digital endorsement cues as essential stimuli. In reality, this means that to encourage sustainable consumer behavior, marketers need to devise strategies that combine endorsements from real micro-celebrities with messages that emphasize personal well-being and environmental responsibility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100394"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146090669","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}
Pablo Rituay , Marilu Mestanza , Ingrid M. Iliquin-Inga , Leidy Bobadilla , Meliza Bustos Chavez , Jonathan Campos
{"title":"Sustainable valorisation of the species Cucurbita ficifolia in the context of the circular economy: a systematic review","authors":"Pablo Rituay , Marilu Mestanza , Ingrid M. Iliquin-Inga , Leidy Bobadilla , Meliza Bustos Chavez , Jonathan Campos","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100393","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100393","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div><em>Cucurbita ficifolia</em> is an underutilised cucurbit with recognised nutritional, enzymatic and bioactive properties that could support circular strategies in agri-food systems. This study systematically reviewed Scopus and Web of Science records (1963–2023) to characterise research trajectories on <em>C. ficifolia</em> and to assess how published evidence aligns with circular economy patterns and sustainability pillars. The literature shows a progressive shift from physiological and enzymology studies towards biotechnological applications, functional ingredients and health-oriented products. Most valorisation routes emphasise material recycling and substitution patterns, with environmental and economic benefits reported more frequently than explicit social outcomes. However, life cycle assessments, techno-economic analyses and social impact metrics remain scarce. Overall, <em>C. ficifolia</em> emerges as a promising strategic resource for circular agri-food chains in climate-vulnerable regions, provided that future research integrates life cycle sustainability assessment, value chain governance and inclusive business models.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100393"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038739","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":"Sustainable fashion and sustainable development goals nexus: A thematic and future-oriented review","authors":"Payel Das , Dayana Das , Raghu Raman","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100397","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100397","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study provides a systematic literature review on the topic of sustainable fashion (SF) research through the lens of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The study employs the Theory–Context–Characteristics–Method to analyze 502 peer-reviewed journal articles published from 2015 to 2024 using BERTopic, an unsupervised machine learning approach that identifies latent thematic structures and research trends in the SF literature. The analysis centers on six main research themes Sustainable Fashion–Design Education, Consumption Dynamics, Consumption Pioneers, Circular Fashion–Industry Analysis, Eco-Textile Innovation, and Social Media Influence. Mapping these against the 17 SDGs showed strong associations with SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action), while SDGs 14 and 15 remain relatively unexplored. Regional disparities between the Global North and South are also illuminated as well as an over-reliance on conceptual and quantitative methods with a dearth of longitudinal, simulation-based, and biometric approaches. The results yield a systematic research agenda over TCCM dimensions. This review deepens and integrates existing sustainable fashion scholarship by systematically mapping dominant research themes and methodological patterns to the SDGs. By combining machine-learning-assisted topic modeling with expert validation and organizing insights through the TCCM framework, the study offers a comprehensive, SDG-anchored synthesis and a future-oriented research agenda for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100397"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038788","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":"Climate equity and decarbonization pathways: structural determinants of national green economy performance","authors":"Boonlert Jitmaneeroj","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100399","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100399","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The green economy spans interrelated domains—climate change and social equity, sectoral decarbonization, markets and ESG investment, and environmental health. Understanding how these dimensions interact is critical for guiding effective low-carbon transitions. This study applies a theory-informed, multi-method framework to examine their structural relationships using data from 160 countries, with Global Green Economy Index (GGEI) indicators as a proxy for national green economy performance. The analysis combines probabilistic clustering, Bayesian network modeling, partial least squares structural equation modeling, and importance–performance analysis to reveal systemic pathways of influence. Results show that climate change and social equity dimension is the most influential driver of national green performance, exerting both direct effects and indirect effects through sectoral decarbonization. Decarbonization emerges as a pivotal mediator, translating upstream social, environmental, and market conditions into broader sustainability outcomes. Markets and environmental health also exert direct impacts, though their influence via decarbonization is limited. These findings advance a relational perspective on green economy transitions, highlighting systemic leverage points where targeted interventions can accelerate progress toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 7 (affordable and clean energy) and SDG 13 (climate action).</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100399"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038785","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":"Green human resource management and organisational responsible performance: A systematic review and bibliometric analysis","authors":"Fatema Sultana , Oporbo Hossain Jumman , Nibedita Paul , Uttam Golder","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100396","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100396","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Organisations are under increasing pressure today to provide proof of responsible performance in environmental, social, ethical, operational, customer, and financial facets. Despite the huge research effort on Green Human Resource Management (GHRM), existing reviews still focus on either environmental or employee outcomes and have not yet appeared to derive a multifaceted insight into the way in which GHRM helps to enhance the responsible performance of the enterprise. To fill this gap, we performed a PRISMA-based systematic literature review and a bibliometric analysis using the Scopus database of publications from the year 2020–2025. The findings illustrate a change beginning after 2023 that compels us to have management accountable for ESG to incorporate sustainability across organisations and a strategic environmental focus. This study finds that GHRM improves environmental performance, responsible employee engagement, corporate social responsibility, ethical climate, responsible operational activities, responsibility-driven customer satisfaction, and ethically grounded long-term financial performance. This review advances the understanding of GHRM's role in enhancing organisational responsibility by synthesising fragmented findings, specifying the boundaries of responsible performance, and linking theory-grounded mechanisms using AMO, SET, RBV, Stakeholder Theory, CSR Theory, and Knowledge-Based View. Finally, future directions are highlighted for further research, including cross-country comparative studies, digital GHRM, SMEs, and multi-dimensional frameworks for the measurement of responsible performance.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100396"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146038786","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}
Veerle Vermeyen , Luc Alaerts , Ernst Worrell , Karel Van Acker , Filip Germeys
{"title":"Unravelling the service lifespan of garments ― empirical insights on use time and use intensity","authors":"Veerle Vermeyen , Luc Alaerts , Ernst Worrell , Karel Van Acker , Filip Germeys","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100398","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100398","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In response to the global environmental crisis, reducing the impact of production and consumption is essential. Within the clothing system, research and policy have focused primarily on sustainable production and end-of-life management, neglecting the use phase. Yet, understanding how garments are used—and how this varies across products and users—is essential to accurately assess environmental impacts and design effective interventions. This study analyzes data from in-person visits with 160 adult participants in Flanders (Belgium) to provide a comprehensive overview of garment service lifespans across 12 garment categories and 6 wear occasions using three complementary metrics: use time in years, use intensity in wears, and use intensity in washing cycles. The results reveal substantial variation both within and across garment types. For example, a t-shirt for informal use is kept on average four years, worn 33 times, and washed 18 times, whereas a t-shirt for formal use is kept five years but is worn only nine times and washed six times, while a coat for informal use is kept for five years, worn 136 times, but hardly ever washed. Even within garment types, the large observed interquartile ranges indicate pronounced heterogeneity in service lifespan. These findings demonstrate the importance of context-specific data on garment use to understand the function garments fulfil, a prerequisite to assess their environmental impact. By providing empirical insights into garment use behavior, this study informs researchers and policymakers in developing targeted strategies to promote a more sustainable clothing system.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100398"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"146189470","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":"Influence of customer satisfaction and perceived water service quality on urban water supply management: A systematic review","authors":"Ryuji Ogata , Shigeyuki Matsumoto , Takahiro Otsuka , Yoko Hattori , Hidetoshi Kitawaki","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100389","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100389","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Previous studies have found relationships among customer satisfaction, the management of water utilities, and users' willingness to pay (WTP) for improved water service quality. However, these studies have captured only part of the water supply situation in each country. This study, through a systematic literature review of 62 studies published since 2010, aimed to clarify the measures taken for the effective management of water utilities, focusing on improvements in water supply service quality and customer satisfaction. A search of relevant databases using keywords such as “Water AND Consumer,” “Water AND Customer,” and “Water AND Willingness to Pay” originally yielded 4131 articles for the sample period of 2010 to June 2023. The systematic literature review of the finally selected 62 studies showed that water service improvement generally had a positive impact on WTP. Countries or service areas with lower water supply service quality showed a higher WTP than countries or service areas in which services were already at a certain level. A number of studies indicated a significant correlation between customer satisfaction and water supply services. However, the factors that customers valued varied by the water supply conditions and needs in each country. Some studies suggested that customers evaluated water supply services based on their past experiences with reliability. Others showed that improving customer satisfaction may enhance management of water utility. As recommendations for policymaking, water utilities should conduct regular surveys to evaluate customers' satisfaction with water services, focusing on customers’ priorities, WTP, and trust in the water utility.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100389"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145941209","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":"Indonesian consumers’ preferences and willingness to pay for sustainability-certified coffee","authors":"Mahmud Rifai, Julia Checco, Risti Permani","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100379","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100379","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>As the global emphasis on sustainability grows, understanding consumer behaviour towards certified products is vital for promoting responsible consumption practices. This study investigates Indonesian consumers' preferences, awareness, and willingness to pay (WTP) for sustainability-certified coffee. Utilising data from an online survey of 558 coffee consumers, a Discrete Choice Experiment (DCE) was conducted to assess WTP for three key attributes: sustainable labels (Grown Respectfully, Rainforest Alliance, and Common Code for the Coffee Community, also known as 4C), coffee types (Robusta and Arabica), and price. The mixed logit model estimation reveals a significant willingness to pay a premium for certified coffee despite generally low consumer preference and awareness. Among the sustainability labels, the Grown Respectfully label commands the highest WTP, with consumers willing to pay 28.50 % more than for the Rainforest Alliance label and 35.13 % more than for the 4C label. Coffee producers can use these findings to refine their strategies by prioritising transparent labelling and compelling narratives about sustainability, which can enhance consumer engagement, appeal to a range of income buyers, and provide a competitive edge in a market increasingly focused on sustainability.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100379"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145941206","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":"Circular Shirt Builder: an apparel configurator to support healthier consumption boundaries in the textiles circular economy","authors":"Ricardo O'Nascimento, Bruna Petreca, Morag Seaton, Sharon Baurley","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100390","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2026.100390","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The fashion industry faces urgent challenges related to overconsumption, material waste, and consumer detachment from garment lifecycles. While circular economy (CE) principles offer a promising alternative, strategies that actively engage consumers in circular practices remain underexplored. This study presents the <em>Circular Shirt Builder</em> (CSB), a physical apparel configurator designed to promote circular behaviours through modular garment design and embodied customisation. Using a Living Lab methodology, 19 participants engaged with the CSB in a stakeholder engagement platform in a retail-like setting, assembling modular shirts from a predefined library of components. The study employed a dual analysis approach: inductive thematic analysis and a deductive evaluation using the wellbeing framework for consumer experiences in the circular economy of the textile industry. Findings suggest that the CSB can foster emotional attachment, support learning about garment construction, encourage creative self-expression, and prompt reflection on consumption habits. Several wellbeing dimensions, such as playfulness, agency, and prospective thinking, appeared to be activated through the hands-on interaction. This research indicated that configurator tools grounded in circular and wellbeing principles may support long-term product use, more mindful consumption, and greater consumer involvement in transitions toward a circular textile economy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"21 ","pages":"Article 100390"},"PeriodicalIF":5.3,"publicationDate":"2026-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145941151","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}