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Eco-Friendly and New Technology-Based Management for a Healthy Environment

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Health, Well-Being and Sustainability".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (23 February 2025) | Viewed by 1871

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Dear Colleagues,

Currently, our society is grappling with a dire environmental crisis stemming from the exponential rise in demand for energy, water resources, land, and various other resources, fueled by industrial expansion. This unchecked growth has resulted in the release of substantial amounts of pollutants, such as smoke, wastewater, and other forms of waste, significantly contributing to environmental degradation. The consequences of this rise in pollution not only pose a threat to the health and well-being of human life but also portend catastrophic environmental calamities in the near future.

In light of this pressing issue, numerous industries are actively pursuing eco-friendly and sustainable management practices leveraging cutting-edge technologies, which are heralded as the key to mitigating the current environmental crisis. The imperative is to shift towards innovative solutions that are not only efficient but also environmentally conscious. This Special Issue is crafted to underscore the pivotal role that new technologies play in fostering eco-friendliness, a healthy environment, and sustainable management practices.

By showcasing the significance of these technologies, we aim to inspire a paradigm shift towards more sustainable industrial practices that prioritize environmental preservation and long-term viability. It is through the adoption of these innovative solutions that we can pave the way for a more sustainable and harmonious coexistence with our planet.

Prof. Dr. Jinsoo Hwang
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Keywords

  • eco-friendliness
  • sustainable management
  • technology
  • drones
  • robots
  • operation management
  • corporate image
  • consumer attitude

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A Study on the Cognitive, Normative, and Affective Factors That Enhance the Pro-Environmental Behaviors of Consumers in the Context of Drone Food Delivery Services
by Kyuhyeon Joo, Heather Markham Kim and Jinsoo Hwang
Sustainability 2024, 16(19), 8440; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16198440 - 27 Sep 2024
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The current study examined consumers’ sustainable behavior in the context of eco-friendly drone food delivery services. It thus focused on the cognitive triggers, normative factors, and affective triggers in forming pro-environmental intentions. This study more specifically developed a comprehensive framework that included cognitive [...] Read more.
The current study examined consumers’ sustainable behavior in the context of eco-friendly drone food delivery services. It thus focused on the cognitive triggers, normative factors, and affective triggers in forming pro-environmental intentions. This study more specifically developed a comprehensive framework that included cognitive triggers, which included environmental awareness, ascribed responsibility, biospheric value, environmental concern, and perceived effectiveness, personal norm, and affective triggers, which included positive anticipated emotion and negative anticipated emotion, subjective norm, and pro-environmental intentions. The 312 samples were randomly extracted through an online survey company in Korea, which targeted individuals who have dined out within the last six months. A theoretical model that included mediation and causal hypotheses was proposed and tested by conducting structural equation modeling. The data analysis results indicated that the four dimensions of the cognitive triggers, such as ascribed responsibility, biospheric value, environmental concern, and perceived effectiveness, positively affect personal norm, and consequently have a positive effect on positive anticipated emotion. In addition, subjective norm aids in regards to enhancing personal norm and pro-environmental intentions. The study consequently contributes knowledge that addresses the acknowledged research gap and provides practical suggestions for green marketing strategies in regards to promoting the services. Full article
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