Role of Demographic Factors in Shaping Sustainable Lifestyles: An Empirical Study in Vietnam DOI Creative Commons
Phuong Mai Nguyen,

Minh Thanh Chu,

Minh Duong Nguyen

et al.

Green and Low-Carbon Economy, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Dec. 13, 2023

In recent years, sustainable lifestyles (SLS) has emerged as a topic that addresses the trend of development globally. However, most developing and emerging economies have not put adequate effort to promote SLS. Vietnam is an exception. There much evidence how Vietnamese people are responding urgent call actions towards development. such context, this paper explores demographic factors shape SLS in Vietnam. An online survey was implemented gather primary data from four months. Finally, we received 385 valid responses. ANOVA tests were employed check proposed hypotheses about differences regarding age, gender, income. Research results revealed gender income associated with people. Our findings imply government should play proactive role promoting Some recommendations proposed, including investment public transportation, product design, zero-waste policies, like.

Language: Английский

Re-configuring practices in times of energy crisis – A case study of Swedish households DOI Creative Commons
Hanna Björner Brauer,

Hanna Hasselqvist,

Maria Håkansson

et al.

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 114, P. 103578 - 103578

Published: May 22, 2024

During the autumn, winter and early spring of 2022/2023, Europe faced rapidly increasing energy prices threats power cuts. The situation was consequently labelled an "energy crisis", one sector that severely affected households. In response to situation, European households made efforts reduce time-shift their use mitigate effects crisis. Considering domestic practices are often difficult change, particularly in long term, we find this effect crisis on important understand more deeply. paper, social practice theory investigate how Swedish responded what changes they terms re-configurations practices. aim contribute knowledge adapt a changing system with volatile prices, limitations electric power, We conducted two rounds semi-structured interviews 9 single-family houses middle south Sweden during after crisis, total 18 interviews, examine emerged which persisted over time. results show significant were apparent primarily domains heating hygiene. While some these temporary, other beyond months high indicating meanings frugality sufficiency strengthened. Our demonstrate reminded certain electricity is otherwise typically backgrounded homes stimulated re-configuration re-examination norms as well reflection general. Finally, discuss household comparison crises disruptions, point importance communicating clearly about societal efforts, order manage legacy for similar future situations.

Language: Английский

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Adoption of smart energy technologies in the context of sustainable development DOI Creative Commons
Еlena Коrneeva, Aizhan Omarova,

Oksana Nurova

et al.

E3S Web of Conferences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 531, P. 02001 - 02001

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

This paper focuses on the analysis of shift towards smart energy technologies in a post-COVID era marking and describing it as process transition from crisis to an immense opportunity. The COVID-19 pandemic with its lockdowns social distancing made people spend more time indoors helping them realize extent climate change global warming their effect human lives. In addition, also caused noticeable consumer behaviour consumption re-thinking efficiency. Central this transformation is increasing adoption technologies, which are playing pivotal role enhancing efficiency within households across communities. Our demonstrates how not only lead significant savings utility bills but reduce environmental impacts by lowering carbon emissions increase acceptance novel technologies. Additionally, they make consumers worldwide aware ways solutions behavioural trends minimize negative economic activities environment via adapting green shifting direction renewable solutions.

Language: Английский

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Role of Higher Educational Institutions in Promoting Environmental Protection and Sustainability Goals Using AI Adoption DOI
Arpita Ghosh

Practice, progress, and proficiency in sustainability, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 119 - 148

Published: Jan. 31, 2025

The circular economy and nature-based treatment methods are the solutions toward climate crisis to achieve sustainability (balance between environment, social, economic). waste management principle of 5Rs needs be implemented as all materials can used resources in some other process rather than throwing landfill. To decrease disposal landfills, research, industry, daily life should place a strong emphasis on material wealth. products need separated reused for use raw production valuables or process. aim this chapter was discuss influence subjects higher education its role AI SDGs successfulness thus environmental protection.

Language: Английский

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In the rhythm of the home: How does increased home occupancy affect residential electricity consumption? DOI
Britt Stikvoort, Anders Nilsson, Cajsa Bartusch

et al.

Energy Research & Social Science, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 123, P. 104032 - 104032

Published: March 21, 2025

Language: Английский

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Energy Efficiency in Sustainable Manufacturing: Best Practices and Technological Innovations DOI

Babajide Richard Salami,

Otanocha B. Omonigho

Published: Jan. 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Shifting consumer perspectives on energy efficiency and sustainable development DOI Creative Commons
Еlena Коrneeva, Natalia Skornichenko,

Tatiana Oruch

et al.

E3S Web of Conferences, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 531, P. 02025 - 02025

Published: Jan. 1, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic has undeniably transformed the landscape of people’s daily lives, influenced not only their immediate mental and physical health concerns but also reshaped attitudes economic behaviour in many profound ways. Among these shifts, one most noteworthy is change consumer perspectives towards energy efficiency consumption. As brought about an era uncertainty marked with upheavals unpredicted changes, it simultaneously served as a catalyst for collective re-evaluation priorities, particularly concerning environmental sustainability personal consumption habits. This paper focuses on assessing how have altered during after recent into ongoing post-pandemic era. Our results some implications stakeholders policymakers who wish to shape up acceptance initiatives leading tackling global warming climate increasing resilience society.

Language: Английский

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Solar Energy Adoption on Local Economic Growth: A Linear Regression Study DOI Creative Commons
Zonghan Li

Highlights in Business Economics and Management, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24, P. 263 - 271

Published: Jan. 22, 2024

The transition to solar energy adoption emerges as a dual solution for climate change and economic growth. This study comprehensively explores the intricate relationship between regional economies, focusing on key players like China, EU, US. Notably, positive correlations adoption, GDP growth, employment rates are illuminated. However, certain gaps exist in understanding potential impacts wages consumption patterns within these economies. Employing comprehensive index rigorous regression models, this provides robust evidence that underlines significant benefits associated with adoption. Such findings hold valuable implications policymakers stakeholders committed sustainable By leveraging untapped of energy, nations can tailor strategies not only contribute environmental preservation but also spur prosperity. In conclusion, reinforces interconnectedness integration performance. recognizing complex interplay factors, better equipped steer their countries towards more economically resilient future. insights gained ongoing dialogue surrounding renewable emphasizing its role shaping prosperous ecologically balanced societies.

Language: Английский

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The Impact of Digital Technology Applications on Changes in Industrial Workers' Consumer Habits in the Post-COVID-19 Context DOI Open Access
Nguyễn Thu Trang

VNU Journal of Science Policy and Management Studies, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 40(1)

Published: March 30, 2024

The COVID-19 pandemic, along with lockdowns and social distancing measures, has significantly altered disrupted daily life work routines, prompting notable shifts in consumer habits. Consumers general industrial park workers, particular, have been learning to improvise learn new Typically, during periods of lockdown due COVID-19, as consumers were unable go the store, traditional shopping experiences replaced by home deliveries. Moreover, technological advancements, demographic changes, innovative coping strategies blurred boundaries between work, leisure, entertainment, education, leading emergence This study aims examine impact digital adoption divide change payment habits among consumers, workers.

Language: Английский

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Involving Communities in Green Energy-Powered Sustainable Transportation Solutions DOI
Dharmbir Prasad, Rudra Pratap Singh,

Jatin Anand

et al.

Advances in civil and industrial engineering book series, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 128 - 156

Published: June 30, 2024

Sustainable transportation encompasses low- and zero-emission, energy-efficient, cost-effective modes of transportation, such as domestic fuels electric alternative-fuel cars. For a number reasons, community involvement is crucial to the long-term viability success projects. First foremost, communities bear direct cost pollution, traffic, infrastructure growth result networks. Communities' distinct viewpoints, needs, concerns may be addressed by including them in decision-making processes. This assures that programs are adapted local settings well-received locals. Additionally, encourages people feel empowered control their lives, which inspires take an active role support sustainable initiatives. In proposed system, bio genset produces 12,571.500MWh energy per year, generic flat plate PV 1,685.699 MWh providing total 14,257.199MWh year.

Language: Английский

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Assessment of water quality in wells and springs across various districts of Taza City, Morocco DOI Creative Commons
Mohamed Ben Abbou,

Loubna Bougarne,

Imane Mehdaoui

et al.

Water Science & Technology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 90(4), P. 1225 - 1238

Published: Aug. 5, 2024

The aim of this study is to assess groundwater pollution in the city Taza, Morocco. This was accomplished through hydrochemical and biological investigations, focusing on analyzing physicochemical bacteriological parameters groundwater. Water samples were collected from wells sources within Taza City a monthly basis during spring summer 2023. These subjected analysis identify characteristics. findings revealed multiple contaminations, primarily stemming two sources: significant microbial observed 100% due runoff percolation discharge domestic industrial wastewater, varying degrees chemical across all samples. results underscored deviations national standards, notably such as dissolved oxygen, nitrate, nitrite concentrations. exhibited values either lower or higher than established norm.

Language: Английский

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