Socio-Economic Planning Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
95, P. 101969 - 101969
Published: June 4, 2024
This
paper
examines
the
association
between
pro-environmental
consumption
and
subjective
well-being
tests
whether
this
type
of
decision
could
be
explained
as
a
utility-maximizing
choice
under
welfare
economics,
or
it
is
subject
to
systematic
deviations
from
rational
choice.
The
literature
provides
evidence
for
positive
significant
effects
on
well-being;
however,
studies
describing
relationship
drawing
comparisons
based
specific
dimensions
are
limited.
Here
we
try
fill
gap
by
proposing
two
composite
indicators,
representing
preferences
behaviour
in
different
dimensions.
indicator
"proactive
behaviour"
encompasses
products
with
better
environmental
efficiency,
while
"avoidance
pertains
sustainable
choices
that
involve
avoiding
-
less
frequently
engaging
decisions
negative
ecological
externalities.
findings,
data
Aspects
Daily
Life
survey
conducted
Italy
ISTAT,
provide
former
has
stronger
effect
compared
latter.
Furthermore,
analysis
reveals
satisfaction
negatively
moderates
life
satisfaction.
IOP Conference Series Earth and Environmental Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
1196(1), P. 012037 - 012037
Published: June 1, 2023
Abstract
The
construction
industry
led
by
the
real
estate
sector
plays
a
significant
role
in
environmental
performance.
Excavation,
construction,
and
demolition
waste
are
important
generators
Europe.
Many
of
materials
recyclable
or
reusable,
however
rates
reuse
recycling
vary
greatly
across
objective
this
preliminary
research
is
to
analyse
excavation,
conditions
that
have
prevailed
recent
years
throughout
Europe,
with
focus
on
Greece
Cyprus,
considering
scarce
coverage
specific
subject
matter.
study
outlines
management
principles
trends,
as
well
methods
for
prevention,
reduction,
reuse,
recycling.
Findings
suggest
a)
an
increase
waste,
connection
growth,
b)
uncontrolled
disposal
common
practice,
which,
however,
severely
pollutes
environment,
c)
policymakers
advocate
circular
economy
integration
strategies.
current
analysis
argues
answer
efficient
involves
prevention
policies
development,
long-term
strategic
planning
all
levels,
treatment,
establishments
using
vertically
integrated
operations.
Economies,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(12), P. 338 - 338
Published: Dec. 9, 2024
Reflecting
the
shift
from
purely
quantitative
economic
growth
to
broader
socio-environmental
sustainability,
this
study
proposes
a
framework
for
assessing
sustainable
development
(SD)
by
integrating
Maslow’s
hierarchy
of
needs
with
Bossel’s
classification
system.
As
increasingly
emphasizes
numerous
organizations
and
agencies,
including
United
Nations,
have
developed
indicators
measure
progress.
However,
subjective
dimensions
SD,
grounded
in
individual
values
needs,
remain
underexplored.
This
operationalizes
“pyramid
needs”
alongside
system
establish
an
“SD
pyramid”,
distinguishing
that
capture
social,
economic,
environmental
complexity.
By
mapping
human
onto
Sustainable
Development
Goals
(SDGs),
contributes
delineating
(i)
research
areas
uncovered
(or
partly
covered)
relevant
indicators,
(ii)
significant
lack
or
partial
shortage
pertinent
information,
(iii)
combination
few
basic
summarizing
necessary
information
into
unique
SD.
The
outcomes
offer
foundation
quali-quantitative
assessment
enhancing
monitoring
tools
focusing
on
contextual
needs.
Socio-Economic Planning Sciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
95, P. 101969 - 101969
Published: June 4, 2024
This
paper
examines
the
association
between
pro-environmental
consumption
and
subjective
well-being
tests
whether
this
type
of
decision
could
be
explained
as
a
utility-maximizing
choice
under
welfare
economics,
or
it
is
subject
to
systematic
deviations
from
rational
choice.
The
literature
provides
evidence
for
positive
significant
effects
on
well-being;
however,
studies
describing
relationship
drawing
comparisons
based
specific
dimensions
are
limited.
Here
we
try
fill
gap
by
proposing
two
composite
indicators,
representing
preferences
behaviour
in
different
dimensions.
indicator
"proactive
behaviour"
encompasses
products
with
better
environmental
efficiency,
while
"avoidance
pertains
sustainable
choices
that
involve
avoiding
-
less
frequently
engaging
decisions
negative
ecological
externalities.
findings,
data
Aspects
Daily
Life
survey
conducted
Italy
ISTAT,
provide
former
has
stronger
effect
compared
latter.
Furthermore,
analysis
reveals
satisfaction
negatively
moderates
life
satisfaction.
