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Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal

Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal (PIE)

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Progress in Industrial Ecology, An International Journal (6 papers in press)

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  • The green plate revolution: understanding consumer willingness to embrace environmentally friendly food products   Order a copy of this article
    by Rolando Drogo, Álvaro Lopes Dias, Leandro F. Pereira 
    Abstract: Growing awareness of the impact of our eating habits on health and the environment makes it crucial for individuals to acquire knowledge, evaluate their daily consumption, and actively participate. This study investigated consumers’ perceptions of green products and their willingness to incorporate them into their dietary practices. Structural equation modelling was used to analyse survey data, revealing that health consciousness and trust in food integrity positively influence purchase intention through green environmental concerns. Additionally, perceived barriers that negatively affect purchase intention but are positively associated with confidence in product integrity were examined. The results demonstrate consumers’ willingness to embrace new messages that help overcome barriers to purchasing sustainable products, as well as the responsibility of companies to understand how to effectively promote environmental issues through tangible actions.
    Keywords: innovation; consumer perception; sustainable purchase; food habits.
    DOI: 10.1504/PIE.2023.10060644
     
  • The future of gas stations: sustainability perspectives and trends   Order a copy of this article
    by Maria Gomes Peres, Leandro F. Pereira, Álvaro L. Dias, Jean-Baptiste Igonetti, Rui Vinhas Da Silva 
    Abstract: The use of vehicles powered by fossil fuels has a significant impact on the environment, as the process of extracting, transporting and burning them produces large amounts of CO2. At the same time, there is growing public dissatisfaction with the price of fossil fuels, as oil-importing countries are subject to market volatility and oil shocks. Consumers have made their calculations and believe that electric vehicles will be more economical in the long run. Both factors have contributed to the growing interest in alternative fuel cars. The research highlights the need for petrol stations to redefine their strategy and expand their business and revenue streams, and suggests some solutions to combat the fragility, risks and uncertainties of these markets.
    Keywords: sustainability; fossil fuels; CO2; electric vehicle; sustainable mobility; sustainable development; dynamic capabilities.
    DOI: 10.1504/PIE.2023.10061190
     
  • Optimising centrifugal drying for moisture reduction in plastic waste: design of experiment and decision tree analysis approaches   Order a copy of this article
    by Iwan H. Sahputra, Debora Anne Yang Aysia, Ignasius J. Boediono 
    Abstract: This study aims to identify ways to reduce the moisture content of plastic waste by optimising the drying process. The ANOVA’s results show the number of cycles significantly affects the decrease in the moisture content. The mass flow rate and the interaction between the number of cycles and the mass flow rate do not affect the moisture content. The Tukey test shows two groups for the mass flow rate having a difference in moisture content when using the highest and the lowest mass flow rate. The Tukey test also shows that the number of cycles influences the moisture content. The decision tree model indicates that the number of cycles significantly affects the moisture content. The model also shows that the mass flow rate does not affect the moisture content at a lower number of cycles (?2). However, the mass flow rate significantly affects the moisture content in the case of a greater number of cycles (especially >4).
    Keywords: moisture content; plastic waste; centrifugal drying; design of experiment; decision tree.

  • Corporate social responsibility and innovation: boosting consumer satisfaction through reputation   Order a copy of this article
    by Carla Campos, Rui Gonçalves, Renato Lopes Da Costa, Leandro F. Pereira, Álvaro Dias 
    Abstract: This study investigates the influence that corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and innovations adopted by companies have over their own reputation and consumer satisfaction. Furthermore, it explores the mediating role of corporate reputation in the relationships between CSR, innovation initiatives and consumer satisfaction. To evaluate these relationships, a questionnaire was used to collect the information needed to test the conceptual model developed using the PLS-SEM technique. The results prove the positive influence that both CSR activities and innovation initiatives have over consumer satisfaction and business reputation. This study's conclusions contribute with further knowledge to existent literature and, with new information which allows the development of theory in the corporate reputation domain. Besides, it can help companies in choosing which action to adopt given that, in this study, CSR activities are considered a successful method to boost public perceptions and firms and stakeholders’ outcomes.
    Keywords: corporate reputation; consumer satisfaction; innovation; corporate social responsibility; CSR.

  • Influence of sustainable supply chain leadership strategy on operational excellence and sustainable development of listed companies in South Africa   Order a copy of this article
    by Ahmed I. Kato, N.H. Manchidi 
    Abstract: Implementation effective sustainable supply chain leadership (SSCL) strategy at each organisation’s level, positively impacts on corporation’s competitive advantage and sustainable development. While fears have been acknowledged in previous literature, the benefit of designing Sustainable supply chain models for operational excellence and sustainable development is a noteworthy exploration. The study collected statistical data using an online Survey- monkey questionnaire from 46 of the top 100 JSE-listed companies to elucidate the large firms’ transition from longstanding linear approaches to sustainable production and consumption to a more circular approach. A bivariate data analysis was used to generate the results in SPSS. The results indicate a positive contribution of SSCL strategy to operational excellence and sustainable development of large corporations if only the entire supply chain system is well-coordinated and implemented. This study makes a vital contribution by proposing a new SSCL model for fast-tracking corporate sustainability and enhancing corporate contributions to sustainable growth.
    Keywords: Sustainable supply chain management; operational excellence; supply chain leadership; developing economy; JSE-listed companies; strategic actions; South Africa; sustainable development.

  • Approaching the negative impacts generated by the tourist on the host community   Order a copy of this article
    by Marcia Ivonne Lara Silva, Luz Andrea Rodríguez Rojas, Edgar Jacinto Rincón 
    Abstract: It is assumed that the behaviour of tourists is always beneficial; however, it has been discovered that they claim to behave outside of what is ethically permitted because they are outside their usual environment, as if this excluded them from providing and maintaining actions worthy and beneficial for themselves and others. Such behaviours have not been yet directly subjected to research. To do this, a survey was constructed with questions related to: 1) demographics; 2) destination behaviours; 3) empathy to inquire about the tourists awareness of the impact their actions have on the hosts of the place visited. The survey was administered to 391 people who had made at least one tourist trip in the last five years. It was found that at least 60% of the participants develop behaviours that generate more tolerable negative impacts, and 27% with less tolerable ones, that tourists are aware of their actions and recognising that they have an impact on the feelings of the local inhabitants. This construction provides a baseline of criteria for monitoring negative impacts generated by tourists on host populations during trips.
    Keywords: tourist behaviour; negative impact of tourism; smart destination; host community; human ecology; tourismphobia; tourism cultural interaction; intolerable behaviours.