Environmental sustainability
New research from the University of Vigo highlights the growing impact of e-commerce on supply chain sustainability, emphasizing the need for efficient packaging design. As cities experience increasing delivery congestion and pollution, retailers are urged to reassess their packaging strategies, prioritizing sustainability and minimizing waste. The study focuses on household
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Polytechnic University Milan have created a bio-based, circular, and 3D-printable composite material as an alternative to traditional leather, utilizing glutaraldehyde-treated leather scraps and hydrolyzed bacterial cellulose as fillers. This innovative material can be dried into sheets, enabling the customization of the composite leather alternative. The research has been
Environmental sustainability
Researchers at Monash University have successfully developed a multi-stage extraction process to enhance biocrude production from hydrothermal liquefaction of solid waste. The process demonstrates a significant increase in biocrude yield, quality, and thermal energy recovery, making it a more sustainable and energy-efficient method for waste-to-energy conversion. The study's
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Researchers from the University of Brunei Darussalam have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of sustainability, finding a way to convert shrimp aquaculture waste into a nutritious floc that can serve as a sustainable protein source for aquafeed. This innovative approach has significant implications for the aquaculture industry, which
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Ewha Womans University have conducted a comprehensive comparative analysis of three plastic waste treatment methods: incineration, gasification, and pyrolysis oil production. The study aimed to investigate the efficiency, techno-economic viability, and environmental impact of these methods. According to the research, gasification showed the highest efficiency at 82.13%
Environmental sustainability
A recent study on family businesses in Odisha, India has shed light on the challenges faced by family members who participate in these businesses out of obligation or familial love. The research, conducted by the School of Economics & Commerce, found that affective and normative commitment of family members toward
Environmental sustainability
The High-Level Dialogue on Sustainability and Greener Business Practices in Nigeria, held in Lagos, brought together key players from various sectors to explore actionable pathways to achieve meaningful environmental stewardship in the country. The event featured a keynote address by Titilope Oguntuga, Director of Sustainability at IHS Nigeria, who emphasized
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A recent study published in the South African Journal of Business Management investigated the relationship between corporate sustainability reporting, corporate governance, and firm performance in the UK's FinTech industry. The research, conducted by a team at Alfaisal University, found a positive association between the disclosure of corporate sustainability
Environmental sustainability
In a significant study on sustainability research, a team of investigators from the Department of Marketing at Iae Paris Sorbonne in Paris, France, have published a report that sheds light on the motivations and decision-making processes of small business leaders engaging in societal commitment. The study employed a qualitative approach,
Environmental sustainability
Research conducted by the University of Education has found that corporate social responsibility (CSR) can significantly impact the food-waste-reduction behavior of employees in the Chinese food-service industry. The study, which analyzed data from 366 employees across restaurants, catering companies, and hotel dining services in three major Chinese cities, discovered that
Environmental sustainability
Researchers have shed new light on the relationship between green financing, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and sustainable business performance in the mining industry. A study conducted in Semarang, Indonesia, found that companies that implement green finance positively impact CSR and contribute to sustainable business performance improvements. However, environmental costs do
Environmental sustainability
A study conducted in the semi-arid region of Sonipat district, Haryana, India, has found that implementing improved irrigation methods and agricultural practices can significantly increase water productivity and reduce energy consumption and associated carbon footprint for groundwater-irrigated wheat crops. The research, conducted by a team of scientists from Chaudhary Charan
