Advancing Sustainable Engineering Practices In Industrial Parks: A Pathway to Achieving SDG 12 and SDG 13 in Thailand

Journal of Lifestyle and SDGs Review, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 5(1), P. e04134 - e04134

Published: Jan. 20, 2025

Objective: This study explores the factors influencing sustainable engineering practices (SEP) and their impact on sustainability outcomes (SO) within Thailand’s industrial parks, aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Theoretical Framework: The draws Sustainability Theory, Industrial Ecology, Stakeholder Theory to analyze interconnected roles of Barriers (BS), SEP, Collaborative Practices (CP), Engagement (SE), Resource Efficiency (RE), Operational (OS) in driving outcomes. Method: A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) survey data from 1,027 participants across 171 factories qualitative insights in-depth interviews 17 key informants, including policymakers, park administrators, managers. Results Discussion: Quantitative findings indicate that BS significantly influences SEP mediates effects RE, OS, CP, SE, collectively enhancing SO. efficiency stakeholder engagement emerged as critical drivers Qualitative highlighted systemic barriers such financial constraints, technical knowledge gaps, regional disparities resource availability. practices, leadership commitment, participatory decision-making were identified vital enablers practices. Research Implications: emphasizes transparent policies, incentives, capacity-building initiatives overcome contextual challenges promote parks. Originality/Value: integrates quantitative methods aligns SDGs, particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption Production) 13 (Climate Action), offering a comprehensive framework for advancing developing contexts.

Language: Английский

Integrating Environmental and Socioeconomic Factors for a Sustainable Circular Economy in Thailand

Sustainability, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 16(23), P. 10748 - 10748

Published: Dec. 7, 2024

This study fills a significant research gap by examining the factors influencing circular economy in Thailand, particularly within context of developing countries. Utilizing regression and correlation analysis, we investigate key environmental socioeconomic variables: greenhouse gas emissions, forest area percentage, income levels among poorest 20% population, access to electricity, inequality. The novelty this work lies its comprehensive integration these dimensions identify barriers sustainable economy. Key findings reveal that higher emissions correlate with increased recycling, underscoring need for stricter emission controls cleaner technologies. Conversely, greater coverage is associated reduced recycled waste, highlighting importance conservation land use. Economic disparities significantly impact recycling efforts, necessitating supportive policies lower-income groups. Increased electricity correlates waste generation, emphasizing consumption practices. Although inequality rates, it not predictor, indicating necessity broader economic policies. offers novel, recommendations advancing Thailand’s Strategies include implementing controls, enhancing conservation, promoting empowerment, encouraging consumption, integrated These aim address identified challenges support growth alignment goals.

Language: Английский