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Blockchain-based food traceability system and green brand image: Enhancing product trust and purchase intentions for online agricultural products 基于区块链的食品溯源系统和绿色品牌形象：增强线上农产品的产品信任和购买意愿

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100368

Duong Cong Doanh , Tran Bao Tram , Pham Quang Vu , Le Thi Ngoc Linh , Nguyen Thi Thu Huong

This study investigates the impact of green agriculture product brand image and blockchain-based food traceability systems on enhancing product trust and its subsequent effects on online agriculture product purchase intention. As consumer demand for transparency and sustainability rises, integrating blockchain technology in the agricultural sector provides a framework for ensuring product authenticity and traceability. By leveraging the SOR model, the research explores how product trust influences consumer perceptions and behaviors by facilitating the implementation of blockchain-based food traceability systems and green agriculture product brand image. After the hypothesized model is tested through a sample of 530 Vietnamese consumers, empirical findings suggest that green agriculture product brand image, including agribusiness image, agricultural products image, social image of agribusiness and consumer image with blockchain-based food traceability system, significantly enhances product trust, ultimately leading to increased online agricultural products purchase intentions. Meanwhile, consumer image has the most profound impact on product trust and online purchase intentions of farm products. This study contributes to understanding how technological advancements and brand image can foster sustainable consumption patterns and offers practical implications for agricultural businesses aiming to build consumer trust in their products.

本研究探讨了绿色农产品品牌形象和基于区块链的食品追溯系统对增强产品信任的影响及其对在线农产品购买意愿的后续影响。随着消费者对透明度和可持续性需求的增加，在农业部门整合区块链技术为确保产品的真实性和可追溯性提供了一个框架。通过利用SOR模型，该研究探讨了产品信任如何通过促进基于区块链的食品可追溯系统和绿色农产品品牌形象的实施来影响消费者的认知和行为。通过对530名越南消费者样本的假设模型进行检验后，实证结果表明，绿色农产品品牌形象，包括农业综合企业形象、农产品形象、农业综合企业社会形象和基于区块链的食品可追溯系统的消费者形象，显著增强了产品信任，最终导致在线农产品购买意愿增加。同时，消费者形象对产品信任和农产品在线购买意愿的影响最为深远。本研究有助于理解技术进步和品牌形象如何促进可持续消费模式，并为旨在建立消费者对其产品信任的农业企业提供实际意义。

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The impact of peer effects on farmers’ pesticide packaging waste recycling behavior: Empirical evidence from China 同伴效应对农民农药包装废弃物回收行为的影响：来自中国的经验证据

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100359

Yangyang Peng, Xianglin He, Ying Song, Xinyi Yang, Qian Chang

Developing effective recycling mechanisms and behavioral intervention strategies for pesticide packaging waste (PPW) is a critical global challenge. Based on data from the China Rural Revitalization Survey (CRRS), this study investigates the influence of peer effects on farmers' pesticide packaging waste recycling behavior and its underlying mechanisms from a peer-effect perspective. The results indicate that peer effects significantly promote farmers' recycling behavior, and this finding remains robust after addressing endogeneity issues. This positive effect is particularly strong among higher-income households, non-cooperative members, villages with better transportation, and non-central regions. Mechanism analysis reveals that risk perception mediates the relationship between peer effects and recycling behavior. This study contributes to the literature by providing a novel behavioral perspective on farmers’ environmental decision-making. The findings offer theoretical foundations for policymakers to design targeted interventions, ultimately improving pesticide packaging waste recycling rates and advancing agricultural sustainability.

制定有效的农药包装废弃物回收机制和行为干预策略是一项重大的全球性挑战。基于中国乡村振兴调查（CRRS）的数据，本研究从同伴效应的角度探讨了同伴效应对农民农药包装废弃物回收行为的影响及其机制。结果表明，同伴效应显著促进了农民的回收行为，并且在解决了内生性问题后，这一发现仍然是强有力的。这种积极效应在高收入家庭、非合作成员、交通条件较好的村庄和非中部地区尤为明显。机制分析表明，风险感知在同伴效应与回收行为之间起中介作用。本研究为研究农民环境决策提供了一个新的行为视角，对文献有贡献。这些发现为决策者设计有针对性的干预措施提供了理论基础，最终提高农药包装废弃物的回收率，促进农业的可持续性。

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Influencers of environmentally responsible behaviour in tourism destinations: The role of sustainable intelligence, DSR, and emotional solidarity 旅游目的地环境责任行为的影响因素：可持续智能、DSR和情感团结的作用

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100357

Mohammad Soliman , Maha K. Al-Balushi , Lama Al Sariri , Muhannad M. Al Ghailani , Ali Tarhini

In recent decades, environmentally responsible behaviour (ERB) has attracted significant attention across different disciplines. However, empirical studies investigating the key drivers of ERB within tourism destinations remain scarce in emerging countries settings. This gap is especially clear in under-researched regions such as Oman, where understanding the factors influencing ERB is crucial for promoting sustainable tourism development. As a result, this empirical work seeks to uncover the determinants of ERB in tourism destinations in Oman, concentrating on the role of sustainable intelligence (SI) in shaping destination social responsibility (DSR) and its subsequent impact on emotional solidarity and ERB. Using a quantitative approach and employing multiple non-probability sampling methods, data were gathered from 408 visitors across various Omani destinations and analysed through PLS-SEM. The empirical results revealed that SI positively influences DSR, which in turn enhances emotional solidarity and ERB. While emotional solidarity significantly drives ERB, its emotional closeness dimension does not. Additionally, DSR serves as a crucial mediator between SI and ERB. The R² findings explain 56.2 % of the variance in ERB, proving a robust research model predictive capability. The research findings contribute to the academic and practical discussions related to ERB, destination management, and marketing strategies for fostering sustainable practices in tourism destinations. Some limitations concerning the study's context, variable scope, and its cross-sectional design are acknowledged, highlighting the need for further research employing longitudinal and multi-method approaches.

近几十年来，环境责任行为（ERB）引起了不同学科的广泛关注。然而，在新兴国家，调查旅游目的地内部ERB关键驱动因素的实证研究仍然很少。这种差距在阿曼等研究不足的地区尤其明显，在这些地区，了解影响ERB的因素对于促进可持续旅游发展至关重要。因此，本实证工作旨在揭示阿曼旅游目的地ERB的决定因素，重点关注可持续智力（SI）在塑造目的地社会责任（DSR）及其随后对情感团结和ERB的影响中的作用。采用定量方法和多种非概率抽样方法，从阿曼不同目的地的408名游客中收集数据，并通过PLS-SEM进行分析。实证结果显示，科技创新正向影响企业员工的员工满意度，而员工满意度又促进了员工的情感团结和企业员工满意度。情感团结对企业员工行为有显著的驱动作用，而情感亲密维度对企业员工行为没有显著的驱动作用。此外，DSR在SI和ERB之间起着重要的中介作用。R2结果解释了56.2% %的ERB方差，证明了一个强大的研究模型预测能力。研究结果有助于对ERB、目的地管理和营销策略等相关领域的学术和实践讨论，以促进旅游目的地的可持续实践。在研究背景、变量范围和横断面设计方面存在一些局限性，强调需要采用纵向和多方法方法进行进一步研究。

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Conceptualizing sustainable medicine consumption: A Delphi study 可持续药物消费的概念化：德尔菲研究

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100360

Sanju Kaladharan , Dhanya Manayath , Rejikumar G , Ann Faria

Sustainable Medicine Consumption (SMC) encompasses responsible consumer practices related to the acquisition, use, and disposal of medicines while considering social, economic, and environmental sustainability dimensions. This study employs the Delphi method to achieve expert consensus on key consumer practices that contribute to SMC. A panel of experts, including pharmacists, academicians, researchers in public health and sustainability, and physicians, participated in multiple rounds of evaluation to refine and prioritize relevant statements. During the first Delphi round (n = 21), consensus was reached on 30 out of 47 items (63.8 %). Additionally, based on expert feedback, two new items were added. In the second round (n = 19), all 32 items (100 %) reached consensus and were included as components of SMC. Based on the results of the second round, a proposed conceptualization of SMC, incorporating an interprofessional perspective, was presented in the third Delphi round for validation by the experts (n = 9). The final conceptualization offers a comprehensive framework for SMC by integrating all dimensions of sustainability (environmental, social, and economic) while encompassing all phases of medicine consumption, including acquisition, use, and disposal. Findings highlight the importance of integrating consumer responsibility into sustainable healthcare practices and provide a foundation for future research on consumer-driven sustainability in medicine use.

可持续药物消费（SMC）包括与药品的获取、使用和处置相关的负责任的消费者行为，同时考虑到社会、经济和环境可持续性方面。本研究采用德尔菲法，以达成专家共识的关键消费者的做法，有助于SMC。包括药剂师、院士、公共卫生和可持续性研究人员以及医生在内的一个专家小组参加了多轮评估，以完善和确定相关声明的优先次序。在第一轮德尔菲（n = 21）中，47个项目中有30个达成了共识（63.8 %）。此外，根据专家的反馈，增加了两个新项目。在第二轮（n = 19）中，所有32个项目（100 %）达成共识，并作为SMC的组成部分纳入。根据第二轮的结果，在第三轮德尔菲中提出了包含跨专业观点的SMC概念化建议，供专家验证（n = 9）。最终的概念化通过整合可持续性的所有维度（环境、社会和经济），同时涵盖药物消费的所有阶段，包括获取、使用和处置，为SMC提供了一个全面的框架。研究结果强调了将消费者责任纳入可持续医疗实践的重要性，并为未来研究消费者驱动的药物使用可持续性提供了基础。

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Navigating load shedding: Investigating the adoption drivers and barriers of green energy in South African households 导航减载：调查南非家庭采用绿色能源的驱动因素和障碍

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100356

Ghalieb Alli, Mohammed Zuhair Edwards, Nkosivile Welcome Madinga, Siphiwe Dlamini

Load shedding (energy shortage) has persisted in South Africa for approximately 17 years, prompting the government to encourage households to adopt sustainable energy sources as a solution. Despite these efforts, the slow uptake of green energy technologies highlights the need for a deeper understanding of the factors influencing household adoption decisions. This study investigates the drivers and barriers to green energy technology adoption at the household level. Data were collected through an electronic self-administered survey and analysed using partial least squares structural equation modelling. The findings reveal that load shedding intolerance and environmental concerns drive awareness of green energy technologies and influence consumers' intentions to adopt these solutions. However, awareness alone does not directly lead to adoption intentions. Notably, governmental policies on green energy were found to have no significant impact on adoption intentions. Additionally, the high cost of green energy technologies emerged as a critical barrier. These insights underscore the importance of addressing cost-related barriers and tailoring policy interventions to enhance adoption rates. Understanding these dynamics help design effective strategies to promote sustainable energy solutions, advancing energy security and contributing to global climate objectives. Governments should allow for an open market to drive lower costs and extend tax incentives to household levels.

南非的减负荷（能源短缺）问题已经持续了大约17年，这促使政府鼓励家庭采用可持续能源作为解决方案。尽管作出了这些努力，但采用绿色能源技术的速度缓慢，突出表明需要更深入地了解影响家庭采用决定的因素。本研究探讨了绿色能源技术在家庭层面采用的驱动因素和障碍。数据通过电子自我管理调查收集，并使用偏最小二乘结构方程模型进行分析。研究结果表明，减负荷不耐受和环境问题推动了绿色能源技术的意识，并影响了消费者采用这些解决方案的意图。然而，意识本身并不能直接导致采用意图。值得注意的是，政府对绿色能源的政策对采用意愿没有显著影响。此外，绿色能源技术的高成本成为一个关键障碍。这些见解强调了解决与成本相关的障碍和调整政策干预以提高采用率的重要性。了解这些动态有助于设计有效的战略，促进可持续能源解决方案，促进能源安全和促进全球气候目标。政府应该允许一个开放的市场来降低成本，并将税收激励扩大到家庭层面。

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Insight into environmental impacts of beer: the role of economy of scale and glass bottle challenge in international trade 洞察啤酒对环境的影响：规模经济的作用和玻璃瓶在国际贸易中的挑战

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Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-14 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100358

Dominika Kafková , Jan Weinzettel

Beer production plays an important role in global beverage consumption, with the Czech Republic leading in beer consumption per capita. Despite several international studies, limited research has examined the environmental footprint of Czech breweries and malt houses. This study addresses this gap by conducting a life cycle assessment of beer production across five differently sized Czech breweries and five malt houses. The analysis follows a cradle-to-gate approach using the Environmental Footprint 3.1 method, covering impact categories such as global warming potential, eutrophication, and acidification. Primary data were collected from Czech breweries and malt houses, including material inputs, energy use, and packaging systems. Results show that brewery size and energy efficiency strongly influence environmental performance, with smaller breweries exhibiting higher energy consumption and related impacts per unit of production. Packaging, particularly non-returnable glass bottles, represents a major hotspot in large breweries, due to exports that limit bottle reuse. Malt production contributes notably to eutrophication and acidification from agricultural inputs. The carbon footprint of beer production ranged from 0.502 to 0.901 kg CO₂ eq L⁻¹, freshwater eutrophication ranged from 3.16 × 10⁻⁴ to 1.56 × 10⁻³ kg P eq L⁻¹. For malt, the carbon footprint ranged from 656 to 874 kg CO₂ eq t⁻¹, and freshwater eutrophication from 0.871 to 1.01 kg P eq t⁻¹. The study provides insights into the Czech brewing sector and identifies leverage points for improving energy efficiency and packaging sustainability, although the transferability of results to other countries remains limited due to differences in energy mixes and reuse systems.

啤酒生产在全球饮料消费中起着重要作用，捷克共和国在人均啤酒消费量方面处于领先地位。尽管有一些国际研究，有限的研究调查了捷克啤酒厂和麦芽屋的环境足迹。本研究通过对五个不同规模的捷克啤酒厂和五个麦芽屋的啤酒生产进行生命周期评估来解决这一差距。该分析采用“环境足迹3.1”方法，采用从摇篮到大门的方法，涵盖了全球变暖潜势、富营养化和酸化等影响类别。主要数据收集自捷克的啤酒厂和麦芽屋，包括材料投入、能源使用和包装系统。结果表明，啤酒厂的规模和能源效率对环境绩效有很强的影响，较小的啤酒厂表现出更高的单位生产能耗和相关影响。包装，尤其是不可回收的玻璃瓶，是大型啤酒厂的一个主要热点，因为出口限制了瓶子的再利用。麦芽生产对农业投入造成的富营养化和酸化有显著贡献。啤酒生产的碳足迹范围为0.502 ~ 0.901 kg CO2 eq L−1，淡水富营养化范围为3.16 × 10−4 ~ 1.56 × 10−3 kg P eq L−1。麦芽的碳足迹范围为656 ~ 874 kg CO2 eq t−1，淡水富营养化范围为0.871 ~ 1.01 kg P eq t−1。该研究提供了对捷克酿造行业的见解，并确定了提高能源效率和包装可持续性的杠杆点，尽管由于能源组合和再利用系统的差异，结果可转移到其他国家仍然有限。

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Who's willing to take the green leap? Consumers' preferences and their willingness to use different carbon capture and utilization products 谁愿意迈出第一步？消费者对不同碳捕集利用产品的偏好和使用意愿

IF 5.3 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100355

Wiktoria Wilkowska, Imke Haverkämper, Martina Ziefle

The accelerating pace of climate change demands decisive action, particularly through technologies that mitigate carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. Carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology represents a promising approach requiring both technical optimization and societal acceptance. To achieve this, technology developers must tailor applications to align with the specific needs and expectations of diverse consumers. This study examines how sociodemographic and attitudinal factors shape individuals’ perception of risk and their willingness to adopt various CCU-derived products, such as clothing, cosmetics, aviation fuel, and food. Based on survey data (N = 827), participants were categorized as either Hesitants (42 %) or Enthusiasts (58 %) according to their attitudes towards CCU, technical commitment, risk disposition, and innovation interest. The results show that the perceived risks of CO₂-based products are influenced by both demographic and attitudinal variables, with the latter being the strongest predictor of willingness to use products across categories. Among all applications, aviation fuel was perceived as offering the most notable environmental benefits with the lowest health-related risks. By integrating behavioral insights into the evaluation of CCU technologies, this research provides a nuanced understanding of consumer acceptance processes, emphasizing the importance of aligning technological innovation with user expectations to foster socially embedded and economically viable pathways toward climate neutrality.

气候变化速度的加快要求采取果断行动，特别是通过减少二氧化碳排放的技术。碳捕获和利用（CCU）技术代表了一种有前途的方法，需要技术优化和社会接受。为了实现这一点，技术开发人员必须定制应用程序，以符合不同消费者的特定需求和期望。本研究考察了社会人口学和态度因素如何影响个人对风险的感知，以及他们采用各种ccu衍生产品（如服装、化妆品、航空燃料和食品）的意愿。根据调查数据（N = 827），根据参与者对CCU的态度、技术承诺、风险处置和创新兴趣，参与者被分为犹豫者（42 %）和热心者（58 %）。结果表明，基于二氧化碳的产品的感知风险受到人口统计学和态度变量的影响，后者是跨类别使用产品意愿的最强预测因子。在所有应用中，航空燃料被认为具有最显著的环境效益和最低的健康相关风险。通过将行为洞察整合到CCU技术的评估中，本研究提供了对消费者接受过程的细致理解，强调了将技术创新与用户期望相结合的重要性，以促进社会嵌入和经济上可行的气候中和途径。

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Adoption of voluntary sustainability standards in Australia's agri-food systems: primary producers' challenges and opportunities 在澳大利亚农业食品系统中采用自愿可持续性标准：初级生产者的挑战和机遇

IF 5.3 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-08 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100354

Francesco Tacconi , Peggy Schrobback , Enayat A. Moallemi

As awareness of the environmental and social impacts of agri-food systems grows, the adoption of voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) is promoted to encourage sustainable farming practices. However, the adoption of VSS remains limited. There is also a limited understanding of the factors influencing producers' decisions to adopt or not adopt VSS. This case study aimed to identify agri-food producers’ (1) motivations for (not) adopting VSS, (2) diverse perspectives on drivers and barriers affecting adoption in Australia, and (3) perceived risks of not adopting VSS in the future. We interviewed 254 producers across the Australian horticulture, red meat and seafood sectors. The results revealed key factors influencing VSS adoption including reputation, economic incentives, regulation, farm management, trust, and perceived sustainability outcomes. While adopters consider VSS as valuable for improving their reputation and economic return, wider adoption requires further support. Simplifying certification processes and stronger evidence of economic benefits are needed.

随着人们对农业粮食系统对环境和社会影响的认识不断提高，为鼓励可持续农业做法，正在推动采用自愿可持续性标准。然而，VSS的采用仍然有限。对影响生产者决定采用或不采用VSS的因素的了解也很有限。本案例研究旨在确定农业食品生产商(1)采用（不）VSS的动机，(2)对澳大利亚采用VSS的驱动因素和障碍的不同观点，以及(3)未来不采用VSS的感知风险。我们采访了澳大利亚园艺、红肉和海鲜行业的254家生产商。结果揭示了影响VSS采用的关键因素包括声誉、经济激励、监管、农场管理、信任和感知的可持续性结果。虽然采用者认为VSS对提高他们的声誉和经济回报很有价值，但更广泛的采用需要进一步的支持。需要简化认证程序并提供更有力的经济效益证据。

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Beyond essentials: Leveraging enhanced water refill stations to advance campus sustainability 必需品之外：利用增强的补水站来促进校园的可持续性

IF 5.3 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-07 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100353

Takuro Uehara , Misuzu Asari

Plastic beverage bottles are a significant contributor to marine plastic waste. Water refill stations (WRSs) and refillable water bottles are sustainable alternatives increasingly being adopted worldwide. This study explores how enhanced WRS functions and services can drive campus sustainability by examining university students' preferences, willingness to pay (WTP), and barriers to WRS adoption. Surveys (N = 322) were conducted at a Japanese university equipped with basic WRSs (providing room temperature and cold water). We analyzed preferences and WTP for enhanced WRS features using the best-worst scaling and contingent valuation method to estimate the WTP for each WRS feature. A behavioral barrier-based framework was employed to comprehensively identify barriers to adoption. We found that the enhanced WRSs save students money, contribute to campus sustainability, and are economically viable. 79.6 % were willing to pay for them for economic reasons. 99.2 % of WRS users reported substituting their use of plastic-bottled beverages. However, 49.1 % were non-WRS users, indicating a potential for broader adoption. Among the seven proposed enhancements, adding more WRSs was the highest priority, followed by bottle-cleaning features and hot water availability, aligning with the popularity of tea as the second most consumed beverage after water. The aggregated WTP and cost estimates suggest that enhanced WRSs with prioritized features are economically viable. Barriers to WRS adoption varied between WRS users and non-users, underscoring the need for complementary behavioral interventions and technical enhancements. Interventions, such as habit modification, may engage non-WRS users.

塑料饮料瓶是海洋塑料垃圾的重要来源。补水站（wrs）和可再充水瓶是世界范围内越来越多地采用的可持续替代品。本研究通过考察大学生的偏好、支付意愿（WTP）和采用WRS的障碍，探讨了增强的WRS功能和服务如何推动校园的可持续性。在配备了基本wrs（提供室温和冷水）的日本某大学进行了问卷调查（N = 322）。我们使用最佳-最差缩放和条件评估方法分析了增强WRS功能的偏好和WTP，以估计每个WRS功能的WTP。采用基于行为障碍的框架来全面识别采用障碍。我们发现，增强的wrs为学生节省了资金，有助于校园的可持续发展，并且在经济上是可行的。79.6% %出于经济原因愿意购买。99.2 %的WRS用户报告说，他们使用的是塑料瓶装饮料。然而，49.1 %是非wrs用户，这表明了更广泛采用的潜力。在提议的七项改进中，增加更多的wrs是最优先考虑的，其次是瓶子清洁功能和热水供应，这与茶作为仅次于水的第二大饮料的受欢迎程度相一致。综合WTP和成本估算表明，具有优先功能的增强型wrs在经济上是可行的。采用WRS的障碍因WRS用户和非用户而异，强调了补充性行为干预和技术增强的必要性。干预措施，如习惯改变，可能会吸引非wrs用户。

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Exploring the influence of religion and regional culture on waste separation intention: An empirical study in Tibet

IF 5.3 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Cleaner and Responsible Consumption

Pub Date : 2025-11-06 DOI: 10.1016/j.clrc.2025.100352

Ling Miao , Jiarong Hu , Shujie Sun , Xuepeng Qian , Liang Dong

Tibet's exceptional geographical and climate features have fostered a distinct regional culture and a specific religious belief of Tibetan Buddhism. These attributes have a close association with environmental conservation and sustainable lifestyles. However, empirical research on this unique region is scarce. Hence, this study developed an extended Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) model, incorporating Tibetan Buddhism and regional culture, to explore their influence on waste separation intentions. The Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory was adopted to theoretically ground our interpretation, explaining how the observed effects are driven by the internalization of values into personal moral norms. This study collected a total of 557 survey responses and 12 semi-structured interviews. The extended model was tested using structural equation modeling, and qualitative data were analyzed to supplement interpretation. The findings suggest that Tibetan Buddhism (RE) and regional culture (RC) are key predictors of waste separation intention (WSI), influencing it both directly and indirectly through the mediating pathways of attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral effectiveness. In contrast, perceived behavioral control (PBC) did not show a significant effect on intention. This study not only fills the gap in empirical research on the Tibetan region but also contributes to our understanding of the role of Tibetan Buddhism and culture in promoting sustainable environmental behavior and provides useful insights for the development of waste separation policies in the Tibetan region.

这些属性与环境保护和可持续的生活方式密切相关。然而，对这一独特区域的实证研究却很少。我们采用了价值-信念-规范（VBN）理论作为我们解释的理论基础，解释了观察到的效应是如何被价值观内化为个人道德规范所驱动的。本研究共收集了557份调查问卷和12份半结构化访谈。采用结构方程模型对扩展模型进行检验，并对定性数据进行分析，补充解释。知觉行为控制（PBC）对意向的影响不显著。

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