An overview on corporate response towards sustainability issues in textile industry
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DOI: 10.1007/s10668-017-9949-1
Abstract: Textiles constitute an important part of human beings everyday life. Environmentalists have been calling forth industries to incorporate sustainability principles into their production processes. In comparison with other industries, textile industry is considered to be… read more here.
Keywords: textile industry; towards sustainability; sustainability issues; sustainability ... See more keywords
Energy landscapes and urban trajectories towards sustainability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enpol.2017.01.009
Abstract: An urban energy transition is needed to address the two global environmental challenges of urbanisation and increasing carbon emissions. Urban energy landscapes represent the spatial patterns of urban energy systems which are visible in the… read more here.
Keywords: energy landscapes; energy; trajectories towards; towards sustainability ... See more keywords
Science in support of systematic leadership towards sustainability
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2016.09.085
Abstract: The un-sustainable course of our societies is the greatest threat humanity has ever confronted. The biophysical systems upon which we are totally dependent have not been challenged by human activit ... read more here.
Keywords: support systematic; towards sustainability; systematic leadership; science support ... See more keywords
Towards sustainability in Xiamen Harbor, China
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rsma.2019.100552
Abstract: Abstract The port industry is currently facing major sustainability challenges. Globally, there is growing interest in “eco-port”, “green port”, and “sustainable port” initiatives due to pressure from sustainability issues, and Xiamen Harbor in China is… read more here.
Keywords: port; harbor china; towards sustainability; sustainability ... See more keywords
New measures on contribution of corporations towards sustainability
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DOI: 10.3233/sji-200659
Abstract: With the UN General Assembly’s adoption in September 2015 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to be reached in 2030 a new, overarching and prominent policy framework was born. Following the adoption, the Danish government… read more here.
Keywords: new measures; corporations towards; measures contribution; contribution corporations ... See more keywords
Consolidated Bioprocessing, an Innovative Strategy towards Sustainability for Biofuels Production from Crop Residues: An Overview
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DOI: 10.3390/agronomy10111834
Abstract: Increased energy demands in today’s world have led to the exploitation of fossil resources as fuel. Fossil resources are not only on the verge of extinction but also causing environmental and economic issues. Due to… read more here.
Keywords: strategy towards; bioprocessing innovative; consolidated bioprocessing; sustainability biofuels ... See more keywords
Consumers’ Attitude towards the Sustainability of Different Food Categories
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DOI: 10.3390/foods9111608
Abstract: Currently, poverty, climate change, environmental pollution and the depletion of natural resources have generated a greater concern for sustainability. The objective is the survival of the human species and the persistence of all components of… read more here.
Keywords: food categories; consumers attitude; attitude towards; towards sustainability ... See more keywords
Towards the Sustainability of the Plastic Industry through Biopolymers: Properties and Potential Applications to the Textiles World
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DOI: 10.3390/polym14040692
Abstract: This study aims to provide an overview of the latest research studies on the use of biopolymers in various textile processes, from spinning processes to dyeing and finishing treatment, proposed as a possible solution to… read more here.
Keywords: biopolymers properties; sustainability plastic; industry biopolymers; towards sustainability ... See more keywords
New Urban Transitions towards Sustainability: Addressing SDG challenges (Research and Implementation Tasks and Topics from the Perspective of the Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) of the Joint Programming Initiative (JPI) Urban Europe)
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DOI: 10.3390/su11082242
Abstract: The paper presents the requirements and challenges of urban transitions towards sustainability from the perspective of the SAB of the JPI Urban Europe. Critical reflections on the achievements and identification of gaps in the activities… read more here.
Keywords: transitions towards; urban transitions; jpi urban; towards sustainability ... See more keywords
An Overarching Model for Cross-Sector Strategic Transitions towards Sustainability in Municipalities and Regions
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DOI: 10.3390/su12177046
Abstract: Municipal and regional governments can play a key role in global society’s transition towards sustainability. However, municipal leaders often lack a sufficient overview of sustainability and thereby the capacity to coordinate efforts across sectors. Several… read more here.
Keywords: implementation model; model; municipalities regions; towards sustainability ... See more keywords
Combining Management, Education and Participation for the Transformation of Universities towards Sustainability: The Trébol Programme
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DOI: 10.3390/su13115959
Abstract: This article presents the design and development of the ‘Trebol (Clover) Programme’, a tool which allows us to improve environmental sustainability in the university environment by reinforcing the education, awareness, and training of its members.… read more here.
Keywords: management; programme; education; towards sustainability ... See more keywords