Sustainability, Volume 17, Issue 13

Open habitats in forests perform several important functions. In addition to enriching biodiversity, they have an impact on the diversification of the forest landscape, and through complex processes and trophic relationships, they provide greater sus...

With over 180 million tons produced annually and a global market exceeding 500 billion dollars, beer is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, thanks to its broad variety of styles, traditions, ingredients, and brewing techniques. Ho...

This paper investigates sustainable decision systems within green E-business models by analyzing how different O2O (online-to-offline) fulfillment structures affect emission-reduction efforts and pricing strategies in a two-tier supply chain consisti...

Green technology innovation (GTI) is pivotal for driving energy transition and low-carbon development in manufacturing. This study evaluates the spatiotemporal efficiency and predicts trends of GTI in China’s Yangtze River Economic Belt (YREB,...

With wildfires becoming more frequent and severe in fire-prone regions affected by warmer and drier climate conditions, reducing hazardous fuels is increasingly recognized as a preventative strategy for promoting sustainability and safeguarding value...

Industrial wastewater management remains a critical barrier to achieving Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) in many developing countries, where regulatory frameworks exist but affordable and scalable treatment solutions are lacking. In Pakistan,...

The paper presents a comprehensive study of the processing possibilities for phosphogypsum, a large-tonnage chemical industry waste, into highly sought-after products, such as ultraviolet pigments, and alkalizing reagents for the preparation of organ...

Masonry industrial buildings, common in the 19th and 20th centuries, represent a significant architectural typology. These structures are crucial to the study of industrial archeology, which focuses on preserving and revitalizing historical industria...

As STEM education evolves, educators face growing challenges in selecting and adapting active learning strategies that are pedagogically sound, scalable, and aligned with sustainability goals. This study identifies and analyzes thirteen active (X-BLs...

China’s accelerated urbanization has instigated construction land expansion and ecological land attrition, aggravating the carbon emission disequilibrium. Notably, the “land carbon emission elasticity coefficient” in urban agglomera...

Cylindrical retaining structures are widely adopted in intercity railway tunnel engineering due to their exceptional load-bearing performance, no need for internal support, and efficient utilization of concrete compressive strength. Measured deformat...

This paper examines the impact of carbon capture and storage (CCS) deployment on national carbon intensity (CI) across 43 countries from 2010 to 2020. Using a dynamic common correlated effects (DCCE) log–log panel, we estimate the elasticity of...

Considering the United Nations Climate Change Accord and insights from the OECD Global Material Resources Outlook to 2060, this study explores the intricate interrelationships of population growth, economic expansion, energy consumption, and carbon e...

The forming methodology influences the physicochemical, mechanical, and microstructural properties. In this study, which aims to develop a geopolymeric material for potential insulation applications in buildings such as vertical walls, geopolymers we...

The construction of child-friendly cities is important for social and economic development. Based on the two-dimensional analysis framework of “Policy Tools–Policy Elements”, this study uses NVIVO 15 qualitative analysis software to...

Indonesia’s post-mining landscapes require an integrated governance approach to achieve equitable and sustainable reclamation. This study developed and evaluated the TILANG Framework (Triple-Bottom-Line Integrated Land Governance) as a multidim...

Urban food markets are increasingly being recognized not only as centres of cultural identity and tourism but also as pivotal spaces for promoting urban sustainability. This study explores the role of urban markets in advancing sustainable cultural t...

Urban gardens, including family allotment gardens (FAGs) and community gardens (CGs), play an increasingly important role in urban resilience to climate change—particularly through the delivery of regulatory ecosystem services. They occupy as m...

The demands and preferences of men are often prioritized in societal challenges, despite women comprising half of the world’s population. Gender-Responsive Research and Innovation (GRRI) offers an approach to address this bias, promoting compre...

The ecological environment of Inner Mongolia constitutes a critical component of China’s ecological civilization construction. To comprehensively assess and monitor ecological quality dynamics in this region, this study employed MODIS remote se...

As sustainability becomes increasingly central to organizational strategy, social economy organizations (SEOs) are rethinking their business models. This study employs stakeholder analysis using the value mapping (VM) tool developed by Short, Rana, B...

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Problem: Agriculture in India faces pressing challenges related to water scarcity, excessive pesticide use, and inefficient energy consumption, impacting both economic sustainability and environmental health. Methodology: This study integrates Life C...

Environmental problems, along with the increasing energy demand and high electricity costs in the agricultural sector, justify the need to explore renewable energy sources in order to improve irrigation efficiency and sustainability. Therefore, the o...

The journal retracts the article titled “Research on Sustainable Form Design of NEV Vehicle Based on Particle Swarm Algorithm Optimized Support Vector Regression” [...]

This study addresses critical Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) research gaps in Asia by developing a validated and holistic framework tailored to Taiwanese listed companies. Integrating the Resource-Based View (RBV), Institutional Theory,...

Production scheduling and machine tool intermittent state control separately influence a workshop’s machining and intermittent energy consumption. Effective scheduling decisions and intermittent state control are crucial for optimizing the over...

Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) management programs can help to mitigate the triple planetary crises of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. However, their success largely depends on the public willingness to engage in the pro-environmental s...

Conservation agriculture is increasingly recognized as a sustainable alternative to conventional farming in temperate regions due to its benefits in terms of reducing soil erosion, enhancing water retention, and mitigating climate change. Despite the...

Mining involves daily descents underground and enduring dangerous and difficult conditions. Hence, it is very important to use solutions that will reduce the risk in miners’ work and ensure the greater safety and comfort of work in accordance w...

The change in the socio-political formation of Russia from a socialist planned system to a capitalist market system significantly influenced agriculture and one of its components—arable land. The loss of the sustainability of land management fo...

As China enters a high-quality development stage, balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability is essential. Can industrial intelligence reconcile these goals? Using theoretical modeling, this paper integrates production decisions, poll...

As an ecological transition zone, the ecosystem of the Qin River Basin in the middle reaches of the Yellow River is of great significance to the regional ecological balance. With the rapid socio-economic development, land use changes are significant,...

The Dabie Mountain area in Anhui Province is an essential ecological security barrier and a critical protected area in East China. It is very important to assess its ecological environment quality and identify its key driving forces. Five indicators,...

The dependence of conventional epoxy resins on fossil fuels and the environmental and health hazards associated with bisphenol A (BPA) demand the creation of sustainable alternatives. Because lignin is a natural resource and has an aromatic ring skel...

As mine mining extends to greater depths, the challenge of heat damage in high-temperature and high-humidity deep mines has emerged as a significant obstacle to the safe mining of deep mines. This paper reviews the causes of mine heat damage, evaluat...

New urbanization (NU) is an urban development strategy proposed by China that takes into account both urban development and ecological protection. It aims to improve the resistance and resilience of ecosystems, that is, to improve ecological resilien...

Plastic waste is currently a major concern in Romania due to the annual increase in quantities generated from anthropogenic and industrial activities, especially from end-of-life vehicles (ELVs), and the need to reduce environmental impact. This stud...

The conflicting demands of urban trees and walkable surfaces result in significant financial burdens for municipal administrators who understand that urban residents want tree-lined walkable surfaces. This study investigates three methodologies for m...

Various activities, whether economic, social, or environmental, exert pressure on a coastal area. The extent of economic activities taking place in coastal regions is continuously increasing, particularly in tourism, maritime transport, port operatio...

Rapid population growth and urbanization have greatly impacted the environment, causing a sharp rise in city temperatures—a phenomenon known as the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect. While previous research has extensively examined the influence o...

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of carbon emission trends and their driving factors at Shanghai Port, with a particular focus on the decoupling relationship between port economic development and carbon emissions, as well as forecasting t...

The southeastern Hainan Island boasts abundant hydrothermal resources, most of which are exposed as thermal springs. Analyzing the hydrochemical characteristics, hydrochemical evolutionary mechanisms, and material transition of these resources is sig...

The increasingly severe ecological and environmental problems in rural areas pose a serious threat to agricultural sustainability and human well-being. Protecting the ecological environment of cultivated land is fundamental to ensuring food security...

While traditional disposal of solid waste from the global wine industry causes significant environmental burden and hazards, a range of value-added by-products can be produced from the grape marc. This review focuses therefore on crucial sustainabili...

The UN’s “Global Agenda for Change” focused on global challenges, with the aim of improving quality of life. The focus on People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, Partnership, and Integrated Action (EU) orients its efforts towards sociall...

This investigation examines the psychological mechanisms governing human–virtual influencer relationships and their consequential impact on environmentally-conscious consumer behavior within digital marketing ecosystems. Employing theoretical f...

Epoxy resin-modified concrete (ERMC) demonstrates significant potential for enhancing the durability of concrete structures exposed to harsh environmental conditions. However, the performance of ERMC under the combined effects of salt erosion and fre...

This study aims to evaluate how key financial, educational, technological, and institutional drivers shape resource efficiency (RCE), a critical pillar of sustainable development—across major economies. Enhancing RCE is vital for ensuring long-...

Projected changes in outdoor environmental conditions are expected to significantly alter building energy demand across the United States. Yet, policymakers and designers lack typology and climate-zone-specific guidance to support long-term planning....