Environmental sustainability
Sustainable innovation has been identified as a crucial component in enhancing the link between green supply chain management practices and corporate reputation, particularly in emerging markets. A recent study from Al-Quds University has shed light on the mediating role of sustainable innovation in this relationship, emphasizing the need for managers
Environmental sustainability
Research on sustainability research has shown that industrialized countries are shifting towards circular economy production models, which prioritize reducing waste and promoting reuse and recycling. However, retail supply chains are still largely based on the linear "take-make-consume-dispose" model, which is unsustainable due to unbalanced energy consumption and waste
Environmental sustainability
Sustainable fashion consumption can be promoted only by understanding the motivation behind consumers' decision to purchase sustainable clothing, according to a study published in the Journal of Innovation & Knowledge. The research, conducted by Rosa Maria Dangelico and colleagues at the Polytechnic University of Bari, explored the determinants of
Environmental sustainability
Federated reinforcement learning has been hailed as a promising solution for optimizing energy management systems in buildings, balancing privacy concerns with sustainability and efficiency. By enabling local model training on private data and aggregating only model parameters on a global server, this approach improves model generalization and robustness under varying
Environmental sustainability
Research by Polytechnic University Milan has identified the importance of sustainable conservation and reuse of built cultural heritage, particularly in the context of circular economy principles. The study focused on a decommissioned industrial agricultural silo in Corbetta, Milan, Italy, and demonstrated the application of the "coevolution" concept from
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from South China University of Technology have made a significant breakthrough in sustainability research, discovering a method to activate silicon for high hydrogen conversion and sustainable anode recovery. According to the study, the researchers have developed a method to synthesize Zintl phase alkalis-Si alloys, which exhibit efficient performance in
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the Polytechnic University of Marche in Ancona, Italy, have discovered high levels of microplastics in Italian soil through an innovative method using insects as bioindicators. According to the study published in Environmental and Sustainability Indicators, 32% of Carabid beetles ingested microplastics, with the highest ingestion rates found in
Environmental sustainability
A new report on environmental and sustainability indicators has shed light on the complex relationship between globalization and environmental degradation in Pakistan. Conducted by researchers at the University of Karachi, the study analyzed time series data from 1970 to 2022 to examine how globalization affects environmental sustainability in the country.
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Universitas Islam Indonesia have published a study on sustainable blood supply chain optimization, focusing on a multi-objective optimization model for blood supply chain (BSC) management. The study aims to maximize total profit and fulfillment rate while minimizing carbon emissions. The research team, led by Agus Mansur, developed a
Environmental sustainability
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Applied Science in Merseburg, Germany has shed light on the impact of regulatory frameworks on the sustainability of supply chains. The study, published in the journal Cleaner Logistics and Supply Chain, focused on the German Act on Corporate Due Diligence
Environmental sustainability
Research published in the International Journal of Logistics Research and Applications has demonstrated the impact of blockchain technology (BCT) on supply chain (SC) sustainability. The study, conducted by Simonov Kusi-Sarpong and colleagues from the University of Southampton, investigated the role of BCT-driven SC mapping and "visiceability" in mediating
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at the University of Melbourne have made groundbreaking findings in sustainability research, proposing a novel approach to upcycling high-silica-alumina industrial waste. The study, which has been peer-reviewed, explores the stabilization and solidification of industrial waste using alkali-activated grouting materials. The innovative method utilizes coal gangue power generation slag, ground
