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{"title":"Signaling sustainability in online fashion consumption: The role of credibility induced by certification labels","authors":"Barbara Behre,&nbsp;Verolien Cauberghe","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100287","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100287","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In recent years, the fashion industry invested a reasonable amount of resources into sustainable processes and marketing. However, among consumers, questions persist about the credibility of sustainability communication in online fashion retail. Third-party certification offers a way for fashion brands to signal sustainable practices, while reducing consumer skepticism. In two quantitative experimental studies, this research examines the impact of certification labels and additional product aspects (message focus, product information and price) on perceived credibility and buying intentions of sustainable fashion. Data was collected in two experiments with samples of 211 and 183 respondents using online survey methods, and findings affirm that certification labels increase information credibility and thereby purchase intentions. Although certification labels enhance credibility, additional sustainability information (vs. consumer benefit messages) are a conditioning factor. Moreover, product price did not moderate credibility perceptions of third-party certified fashion, regardless of the provided sustainability information. This research offers valuable theoretical contributions to the sustainable consumption literature, as well as managerial implications for the implementation of signaling strategies for sustainable fashion online retailers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100287"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144098892","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 impact of social media on knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) towards sustainable consumption in higher education institutions","authors":"Hammna Jillani ,&nbsp;Muhammad Nawaz Chaudhry ,&nbsp;Syeda Rabab Jafri ,&nbsp;Hesan Zahid","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100284","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100284","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purpose</h3><div>Overconsumption is an escalating problem, the unchecked levels of production and consumption craft a vicious cycle that results in excessive exploitation of natural resources. This research attempts to assess the sustainable consumption practices (SDG 12) of university students by implying Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices (KAP) Framework and explores the role of social media in disseminating environment related information and content.</div></div><div><h3>Design/methodology/approach</h3><div>Drawing on a sample of (n = 485) university students from various public and private sectors, this quantitative research used a survey designed to test the KAP framework, analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling via SmartPLS 4.0.</div></div><div><h3>Findings</h3><div>The study reveals that only knowledge alone may not significantly influence the sustainable consumption practices of university students rather the external factors like social media usage can significantly influence the relationship between knowledge and sustainable consumption practices. However, knowledge is found to have a positive impact on the attitude (towards sustainable consumption) which can further lead to positive practices by the students. The mediating role of social media integrated with the moderating role of gender in using social media platforms has been observed in the study.</div></div><div><h3>Originality</h3><div>The novelty of this work lies in identifying the mediating role of social media usage as an agent to promote sustainable consumption practices. Young adults can be made mindful of their consumption and purchasing habits by making them realize the harsh reality of overconsumption. Collaborative efforts by the education sector along with environmental campaigns and content of social media platforms can result in augmented awareness thus, raising the idea of sustainable consumption among students and helping them to make the right adoptions for safeguarding natural resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100284"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144135089","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":"Improving consumer awareness for reducing food waste using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) approach","authors":"Ismat Jahan ,&nbsp;Kazi Tamzid Kamal ,&nbsp;Prattusha Bhattacharjee ,&nbsp;Hasin Md. Muhtasim Taqi ,&nbsp;Syed Mithun Ali","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100282","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100282","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Food waste (FW) has become a major concern in the global era, which is affecting the societal environment and economy consistently. Rising population and urbanization have increased food production and consumption, especially in developing countries like Bangladesh. Due to limited recycling and disposal choices, FW is composted, landfilled, and fed to animals, creating a dirty and smelly environment. Such a situation needs elevated awareness and attention among consumers. Following the necessity, this study investigates the impact of consumer awareness on reducing FW in households and restaurants. Here, the partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) was utilized to predict the factors that affect consumers behaviors relative to FW at household and restaurant levels. Two PLS-SEM were estimated, a normative and an explicative model. In the normative model, three multidimensional attitude components (affective, cognitive, and conative) were classified among the factors that influence food waste behaviour. The conative component was found to be the most influential. In the explicative model, improper meal storage emerged as the factor with the highest correlation with the generation of FW. The implication of this research encourages stakeholders to share research findings to work toward a sustainable and food-secure future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100282"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144071847","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":"Territorial solar baking potential: A socio-technical analysis for planning the sustainable energy transition of the bakery world","authors":"Guillaume Guimbretière ,&nbsp;Benjamin Pillot ,&nbsp;Christophe Révillion ,&nbsp;Corrie Mathiak ,&nbsp;Romain Authier","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100276","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100276","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Nowadays, for energy reasons bread consumption appears unsustainable in the long-term. Direct solar baking can be part of the solution, but tools allowing for the estimation of the social-technical potential of solar baking at the territorial scale are lacking. In this article a socio-technical solar bakery’s workflow model and two socio-economic indicators were developed. Then, these numeric tools were used in the frame of a full solar production and soft mobility scenario in a small tropical island (Réunion, France). Results show that in the best sites solar baking can be performed at least once a week with a production up to 16 tons/year and <span><math><mo>≈</mo></math></span> 32,000 <span><math><msub><mrow><mtext>tCO</mtext></mrow><mrow><mn>2</mn></mrow></msub></math></span> emissions per year could be saved.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100276"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144088928","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":"Consumer perception and adoption of a circular chemical economy","authors":"Kaiwen Chang ,&nbsp;Ruini Qu ,&nbsp;Umit Bititci ,&nbsp;Jin Xuan ,&nbsp;Bing Xu","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100283","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100283","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study highlights the critical role of consumer behaviour in advancing the UK's transition to a Circular Chemical Economy (CCE), a sector heavily reliant on fossil fuels and a major contributor to CO₂ emissions. While most existing studies focus on the technological and economic viability of a CCE, we explore the less examined dimension of consumer perceptions and behavioural responses to circular products and recycling practices. By leveraging the Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB), we analyse unique survey data from 2,418 UK participants. The findings reveal that consumer attitude, and societal impact significantly influence consumers' willingness to pay (WTP) for circular products, while perceived behavioural control emerges as the most influential factor in their willingness to recycle (WTR). These insights are vital for policymakers and industry stakeholders aiming to stimulate behavioural change. The study offers several recommendations, including enhancing awareness and understanding of CCE products and recycling practices, fostering collaboration and partnerships, promoting the use of clear and standardised labelling, and designing effective incentives. Although our results are based on extensive UK-based data, they offer valuable insights for countries with similar socio-economic characteristics.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100283"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144071848","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":"“Hold on, do I really need this?”: Countering impulse clothing purchases through short reflections","authors":"Maja Grünzner ,&nbsp;Isabell Richter ,&nbsp;Mathew P. White ,&nbsp;Sabine Pahl","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100280","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100280","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fast fashion deliberately targets young consumers' purchase impulse tendencies. It is based on a poor-quality production, high turnover model and has quickly become a major contributor to clothing-related pollution worldwide. This study examines whether reflection tasks can reduce young consumers' (aged 18–34) purchase impulses and if environmental considerations influence their decisions. Using a pre-registered online experimental vignette study with a between-participant design, 1123 UK-based young consumers were randomly allocated to one of three reflection tasks or a control group. The tasks involved (1) thinking of general reasons not to buy (Reflection Neutral), (2) thinking of reasons not to buy including environmental considerations (Reflection Environment) or (3) recalling a happy memory with a favourite clothing item (Reflection Desire). Findings revealed that participants in Reflection Neutral and Reflection Environment conditions reported significantly lower purchase desire and purchase likelihood compared to the control group, with no significant difference between these two conditions. Reflection Desire did not reduce purchase desire or likelihood compared to the control. These results suggest that targeted reflection tasks, particularly those involving reasons not to buy a clothing piece, have the potential to promote more sustainable consumption behaviours. Real-world validation of these findings could contribute to efforts to reduce fast fashion's environmental impact.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100280"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144070477","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":"Enhancing financial performance through corporate social responsibility: Mediating role of environmental innovation and environmental performance","authors":"Abdullah Al Masud ,&nbsp;Mir Tebrak Hossain ,&nbsp;Md Alamgir Hossain ,&nbsp;Mst Khairun Naher ,&nbsp;Md Moinul Hasan","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100279","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100279","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study investigates the effects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on environmental performance (EP) and environmental innovation (EI) in Bangladesh's manufacturing sector, as well as how these characteristics affect financial performance (FP). A survey-based quantitative technique was adopted, with data collected from 437 employees of manufacturing enterprises in Bangladesh via a standardized questionnaire. Convenience sampling was used to collect data from November 2023 to January 2024, which was then analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM). The study found that CSR had a substantial impact on EP and EI. Furthermore, both EP and EI positively contribute to FP. Furthermore, EP and EI mediate the relationship between CSR and FP, implying that corporations investing in CSR can boost financial position through better environmental activities. The study demonstrates how CSR-driven environmental policies can promote sustainable growth, boost financial performance, and stimulate additional investment in responsible corporate practices. These findings have important consequences for industry, policymakers, and stakeholders. Policymakers in Bangladesh can use these insights to develop policies and incentives that encourage CSR adoption in the industrial sector, benefiting both firms and society.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100279"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-05-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144084751","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 influence of celebrity credibility, attractiveness, and social media influence on trustworthiness, perceived quality, and purchase intention for natural beauty care products","authors":"Md Shamim Hossain,&nbsp;Tarannum Islam,&nbsp;Md. Asaduzzaman Babu,&nbsp;Mehejabin Moon,&nbsp;Mehanaj Mim,&nbsp;Md Tamjid Ul Alam,&nbsp;Aditya Bhattacharjee,&nbsp;Most. Sadia Sultana,&nbsp;Mst. Mumtahina Akter","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100277","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100277","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The growing importance of natural beauty care products among consumers is increasingly driven by social media networks, which play a substantial role in promoting sustainable consumption. This study examines the influence of Celebrity Credibility, Celebrity Attractiveness, and Social Media Influence on Trustworthiness and how Trustworthiness and Social Media Influence affect Perceived Quality and Purchase Intention for natural beauty care products. Drawing from the Stimulus-Organism-Response (SOR) Model, Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), Source Credibility Theory (SCT), and Elaboration Likelihood Model (ELM), this study employs Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the theoretical framework and model. Data were collected from a sample of consumers who engage with natural beauty care products on social media. The results indicate that Celebrity Credibility has the most significant effect on Trustworthiness, followed by Celebrity Attractiveness and Social Media Influence. Additionally, Social Media Influence significantly impacts Perceived Quality, which, in turn, drives Purchase Intention. Trustworthiness also plays a vital role in shaping both Perceived Quality and Purchase Intention. This study offers key insights into the psychological processes that drive consumer decisions in the context of social media marketing for natural beauty care products, emphasizing the importance of promoting sustainable consumption patterns.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100277"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143912137","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":"Can information help bridge the attitude–behavior gap in sustainable clothing consumption?","authors":"Teresa Ries,&nbsp;Alexandra Rese","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100278","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100278","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This research explores the widely known gap between the attitudes on sustainability that consumers express and their subsequent behavior concerning the purchase of sustainable clothing. Given the increasing global mass production and consumption of clothes, the textile industry is taking action to achieve greater sustainability. Previous research has identified the availability of sustainability information as an influencing factor on consumers to engage in pro-environmental behaviour. Study 1 (n = 441) investigates different factors concerning information transition on sustainable clothing and confirms the importance of information quality in this context. Study 2 (n = 448) finds different preferences for online information channels and information content depending on the age group. Our findings indicate that merely communicating information is not sufficient to close the attitude–behavior gap; consumers need appealing and clear information in all purchase phases in line with their age-related preferences if they are to respond pro-environmentally.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100278"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143888169","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":"Packaging for a greener tomorrow: A structural equation model of consumer intentions to purchase environmentally friendly packaged foods in Germany","authors":"Pia Drechsel ,&nbsp;Alexander H. Kracklauer ,&nbsp;Klaus Menrad ,&nbsp;Thomas Decker","doi":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100275","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100275","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The intensive use of plastics, especially single-use packaging, in the food industry significantly impacts the environment. Reducing conventional food packaging is, therefore, a global challenge. While consumers drive market acceptance, it is essential to better understand their decision-making processes. Despite numerous studies, gaps remain in comprehending how consumers form preferences and behavioral intentions regarding sustainable food packaging, particularly concerning their affective and cognitive appraisals. This field study investigated 492 participants directly at the point of sale in four supermarkets across Germany, ensuring that participants were actively engaged in food-purchasing decisions, with their attention already focused on grocery shopping. The study reveals the multifarious factors influencing consumers' preferences and behavioral intentions toward environmentally friendly food packaging alternatives. By applying a structural equation model, it becomes evident that consumer choices are predominantly driven by preferences and emotions rather than knowledge and rational considerations. Environmental concerns also strongly influence consumer awareness and preferences; however, other factors have a greater impact on their behavioral intentions. Our study's distinct approach provides valuable insights into consumer decision-making and highlights that emotionally engaging consumers can strengthen their intrinsic motivation for responsible plastic packaging choices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34617,"journal":{"name":"Cleaner and Responsible Consumption","volume":"17 ","pages":"Article 100275"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143839511","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}