The
leather
industry
generates
$150
billion
USD
annually.
that
processes
animal
hides
or
skins
for
finished
goods
a
lot
more
solid
waste
than
its
main
output,
leather.
current
ineffective
disposal
of
these
wastes
(via
open
dumping,
incineration,
and
landfilling)
results
in
pollution,
which
obstructs
the
industry's
path
to
sustainable
expansion.
Interestingly,
recycling
into
usable
form
seems
like
potential
option.
Leather
biomass
contains
collagen,
keratin,
fat
can
be
used
produce
bioproducts
replace
petroleum-based
materials.
This
chapter
provides
an
extensive
perspective
on
effective
reutilization
diverse
forms
(keratin
waste,
untanned/fleshing
chrome-tanned
tannery
sludge)
are
generated
at
various
stages
processing
However,
there
is
still
sizable
difference
between
stated
targets
technology
levels
have
been
reached,
despite
ongoing
research
efforts.
concludes
from
industry,
gold
mine
immediately
make
money
while
closing
loop.
Journal of Environmental Management,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
339, С. 117828 - 117828
Опубликована: Апрель 7, 2023
Institutional
regulations
and
market
trends
are
spurring
companies
to
invest
more
in
pro-environmental
sustainable
products.
Within
the
offer,
there
several
packaging
alternatives,
from
sustainably
packaged
unpackaged
products
-
so-called
bulk
and/or
labels,
compelling
into
making
a
complex
investment
choice.
Further,
required
higher
investments
do
not
always
find
consumers'
approval.
Consumers
often
consider
as
excessively
expensive.
this
context,
study
seeks
understand
how
exploit
greater
attention
sustainability
well-being
boost
willingness
pay
for
In
doing
so,
compares
two
options
(i.e.,
products).
Additionally,
assesses
differences
between
highly
slightly
familiar
consumers,
evidencing
properly
encounter
expectations
of
segments.
The
findings,
derived
by
multigroup
structural
equation
model
conducted
on
278
structured
questionnaires,
reveal
that
health
concern
impact
is
relevant
consumers
while
environmental
consumers.
For
latter,
label
influence
plays
primary
role
enhancing
their
Overall,
preferred
Desalination and Water Treatment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
319, С. 100527 - 100527
Опубликована: Июнь 12, 2024
Efficiently
managing
sludge
extract
from
physio-chemical
processes
in
water/wastewater
treatment
plants
is
imperative
for
achieving
zero-waste
discharge
and
advancing
environmental
sustainability.
This
review
critically
examines
current
practices,
challenges,
opportunities
associated
with
management,
a
specific
focus
on
maximizing
resource
recovery
while
minimizing
impacts.
It
distinguishes
between
primary
sludge,
generated
physico-chemical
processes,
secondary
biological
treatments,
highlighting
the
unique
needs
of
sludge.
By
evaluating
role
generation
exploring
significance
strategies,
this
highlights
importance
optimizing
reuse
within
waste
management
bases.
Key
factors
influencing
quality
composition
extract,
including
chemical
characteristics
techniques,
are
thoroughly
assessed.
Furthermore,
technological
approaches
discussed,
advanced
technologies
successful
case
studies.
Challenges
limitations
identified,
along
recommendations
overcoming
these
barriers.
The
implications
sustainability,
conservation,
regulatory
agreement
potential
significant
positive
impacts
practices.
Future
research
directions
also
delineated,
aiming
to
advance
field
promote
adoption
strategies
management.
serves
as
valuable
guiding
sustainable
Cleaner Waste Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8, С. 100140 - 100140
Опубликована: Март 8, 2024
The
leather
industry
in
Bangladesh
grapples
with
significant
environmental
challenges
related
to
harmful
waste
discharge,
intensifying
the
urgency
for
leaders
address
pollution
concerns
through
effective
management.
In
light
of
this,
recycling
becomes
a
viable
avenue
mitigate
degradation.
However,
limited
research
exists
that
specifically
focuses
on
behavioral
inclination
top
management
toward
recycling,
especially
within
context
industry.
To
this
literature
gap,
seeks
investigate
intention
recycle
Bangladesh's
foundational
theoretical
framework
constructing
structure
is
Theory
Planned
Behavior
(TPB).
A
hybrid
multi-method
technique
was
employed,
combining
Structural
Equation
Modeling
(SEM)
and
fuzzy-set
Qualitative
Comparative
Analysis
(fsQCA)
approaches
uncover
symmetric
asymmetric
effects
various
antecedents
intention.
PLS-SEM
findings
reveal
impact
attitude,
perceived
control,
concern
waste.
While
fsQCA
results
suggest
continued
importance
subjective
norms
model
by
revealing
its
moderate
causal
impact,
finding
diverges
from
initial
results,
which
found
it
be
non-significant.
study
extends
contextualizes
TPB
theory
applies
method,
making
contributions
existing
literature.
Furthermore,
these
offer
valuable
insights
practitioners
policymakers
industry,
aiding
crafting
impactful
interventions
foster
pro-environmental
actions.
