Household perception towards waste management sustainability: a study in Kochi city

This study examines the impact of sustainable waste management on the quality of life of the inhabitants of Croatian island communities, focusing on how waste management practices contribute to sustainable tourism development. This study aims to provide policymakers and local stakeholders with insights into the implementation of effective waste management strategies that improve environmental protection and the well-being of residents. This research aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by promoting sustainable waste management in island communities, SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) by encouraging waste reduction and recycling, and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). This study uses a survey-based quantitative research method, collecting data from 585 residents of the Kvarner islands using a structured questionnaire. The hypotheses are tested, and the relationships between waste management practices, quality of life, and sustainable tourism development are looked at using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). This study concludes that sustainable waste management, driven by the active participation of residents in waste separation and recycling, significantly increases the quality of life of residents and supports the sustainable development of tourism on the Kvarner islands. This study concludes that effective waste management supported by community participation is crucial for improving the quality of life of residents and promoting sustainable tourism on the Croatian islands. It emphasizes that integrating sustainable waste management practices into tourism development policies can conserve environmental resources and ensure the long-term well-being of communities.

The <scp>SDGs</scp>: A change agenda shaping the future of business and humanity at large

Objective: This study examines environmentally friendly behaviors and dietary habits of households in Saphansung District, Bangkok, aiming to identify key factors influencing sustainable practices and to assess household-level greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Theoretical Framework: Grounded in sustainable consumption and production theories, the research emphasizes behavioral change, environmental awareness, and institutional roles in promoting pro-environmental practices. It explicitly incorporates the SDG framework, focusing on SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Method: A sample of 395 households was selected from a population of 35,840 using Yamane’s formula at a 95% confidence level. Data were collected in October 2019 through a structured questionnaire covering demographics, energy and water use, environmentally friendly behaviors, and community factors. Statistical analyses included descriptive statistics, chi-square tests, ANOVA, and factor analysis. Results and Discussion: Detached homes recorded the highest levels of consumption and GHG emissions. Occupation, income, and education significantly influenced environmentally friendly behaviors. Five key drivers were identified: knowledge enhancement, resource conservation, institutional roles, waste management, and environmental communication. Research Implications: The findings emphasize the importance of household interventions, community engagement, government policies, and private sector participation in promoting sustainable consumption and reducing emissions, thereby advancing progress toward the SDGs. Originality/Value: This study offers new empirical evidence on household environmental behaviors in a suburban Bangkok community, highlighting multi-level collaboration as a key mechanism for fostering sustainable urban living and informing practical policy and community initiatives.

The World Health Organization recognizes that physical activity (PA) during childhood is crucial for healthy development, aligning well with the achievement of several United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study aimed to explore the associations between 10 key indicators of PA for children and adolescents assessed in the Global Matrix 4.0 project, and the UN SDGs. Data from 57 countries/jurisdictions of the Global Matrix 4.0 project were used. The UN SDG indicators were sourced from the SDG Transformation Center, which publishes each country's performance on each of the 17 SDGs. Given the robust evidence supporting plausible links between PA and SDGs 3 (good health and well-being), 9 (industry, innovation, and infrastructure), 11 (sustainable cities and communities), 13 (climate action), and 16 (peace, justice, and strong institutions), these SDGs were investigated. Countries/jurisdictions with good and moderate performance in achieving SDG 3, SDG 9, SDG 11, and SDG 16 had higher grades than countries/jurisdictions with fair performance in achieving these SDGs for the following indicators: Organized Sports and PA, Community and Environment, and Government Investments and Strategies. However, countries/jurisdictions with good performance in achieving SDG 13 had lower grades than countries/jurisdictions with fair performance in achieving SDG 13 for the following indicators: Organized Sports and PA, Community and Environment, and Government Investments and Strategies. Organized Sports and PA, Community and Environment, and Government Investments and Strategies were the indicators that demonstrated differences between countries/jurisdictions with good and poor performance in achieving the SDGs.

The 7th International Conference on Civil and Environmental Engineering (CENVIRON 2024) was successfully held on September 2-3, 2024, at Bertam Resort &amp; Water Park, Penang, Malaysia. Organized by the Faculty of Civil Engineering &amp; Technology, Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), the conference provided a hybrid platform for physical and virtual participation, enabling an inclusive exchange of knowledge and fostering collaboration among researchers, academics, and industry professionals. Under the theme “Environmental Innovation: Shaping a Cleaner Tomorrow,” CENVIRON 2024 focused on critical topics aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation, SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy, SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 13: Climate Action, and SDG 15: Life on Land. These topics, sustainable energy systems, green transportation, geotechnical engineering, waste management, and advanced water and wastewater treatment technologies, highlight the global commitment to addressing environmental challenges while advancing sustainable development. We were privileged to host a diverse group of participants, including researchers from Malaysia and abroad, particularly from Brunei Darussalam and Indonesia, the Rubber Research Institute of Malaysia, and the National Water Research Institute of Malaysia (NAHRIM). The conference was enriched by the keynote address of Professor Mohamed Kheireddine Aroua, whose expertise in water, energy, and environmental sustainability offered groundbreaking insights into shaping sustainable futures. List of Executive Committees and Conference Committee are available in this pdf.

Rural women have an important and crucial role in the progress and prosperity of households and thereby local and national economies through significant contributions every day from bringing an income to her household as an employed wage earner, to taking care of her family and elders, to creating jobs as an entrepreneur. Mushroom cultivation, an agro-based microenterprise, seems ideal for rural women folk to get a new livelihood and income generation option without much additional investments of money and time. The potential of promoting mushroom growing as an important vocation for women is significant in this context. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), and SDG 15 (Life on Land) can be achieved.

Organic pig farming in Europe is endorsed as a promising route to more sustainable livestock production, but its ultimate contribution to the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a contested matter. This study takes a critical perspective on the potential of organic pig farming to contribute to SDGs that may include SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 15 (Life on Land). Organic farming systems delivered better animal welfare outcomes and positive benefits for biodiversity, soil health, and rural employment. Continued improvements in sourcing feed, greenhouse gas emissions per unit of product, animal health, and market could improve their contributions to agricultural sustainability. This study concludes that organic pig farming does not represent a guarantee of sustainable livestock production, but it could represent credible sources of sustainable livestock innovation if sufficient policy, practice, cost accounting, and sustainable metrics are organized together to support organic systems. Organic pig farming focused on innovation and policy support can make it a role model for the transition of European livestock sector towards the 2030 Agenda.

This paper considers noise and its control in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable development involves the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality, and social equity, and the UN SDGs describe the major development challenges in these pursuits. The SDG Framework comprises 17 broad goals, that cover a wide range of issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, climate, responsible consumption, and production, amongst others. Although noise and its management are not clearly identified in any of the 17 goals, this paper posits that noise is an issue cross-cutting through almost all of the goals. Through the lens of the SDGs, this paper summarizes how a failure to adequately address noise presents a significant challenge to the realization of sustainable development. This paper considers noise and its control, in the context of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Sustainable development involves the simultaneous pursuit of economic prosperity, environmental quality and social equity, and the UN SDGs describe the major development challenges in these pursuits. The SDG Framework comprises of 17 broad goals, that cover a wide range of issues including poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, clean energy, sustainable cities and communities, climate, responsible consumption and production, amongst others. Although noise and its management are not clearly identified in any of the 17 goals, this paper posits that noise is an issue cross-cutting through almost all of the goals. Through the lens of the SDGs, this paper summarizes how a failure to address noise presents a significant challenge to the realization of these goals.

The turfgrass sector does not produce food or feed, but it is nonetheless important for a more sustainable future in agreement with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as outlined in Agenda 2030 (United Nations, 2015). Among the SDGs strongly related to the turfgrass sector are SDG 3 (good health and well-being), SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation), SDG 11 (sustainable cities and communities), SDG 12 (responsible consumption and production), SDG 13 (climate action), SDG 14 (life below water), SDG 15 (life on land), and SDG 17 (partnership for the goals). The present Volume 14 of the International Turfgrass Society Research Journal (ITSRJ) contains scientific and technical papers published in conjunction with the 14th International Turfgrass Research Conference (ITRC) to be held in Copenhagen, Denmark from 10 to 15 July 2022. The conference is organized by the Scandinavian Turfgrass and Environment Research Foundation (STERF) under the auspices of the International Turfgrass Society (ITS), and with ‘Development and Sustainability’ as the overarching theme. The ITS is a not-for-profit organization with the aim to encourage research and education in turfgrass science. Since its establishment in 1969, ITS’ main activity has been the ITRCs which are held every fourth year. The 14th ITRC was originally planned for July 2021 but had to be postponed to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Research presented at the ITRCs were initially published as proceedings, but in 1993, ITS established ITSRJ with quadrennial volumes coinciding with the conferences. From Volume 13 (2017), the ITSRJ has been in digital format only. While ITSRJ is a fully refereed journal, its quadrennial status prohibits it from having an impact factor. For this reason, some of the papers to be presented at the 2022 ITRC have been published in special issues of Agronomy Journal (13 full papers; https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14350645/2021/113/5) and Crop Science (28 full papers; https://acsess.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/14350653/2021/61/5). The present main Volume 14 of ITSRJ contains 84 full papers and 37 short communications which have all been subjected to peer review by least two anonymous reviewers to ITS Standards and under the leadership of the seven Technical and 32 Associate Editors acknowledged on the following page. Nineteen Technical Papers are published in an Appendix to this main volume as they have not been subjected to a stringent peer review, but only a lenient check for language, avoidance of commercial aspects, and clarification of methods and results by ITSRJ Assistant Editor, Dr. Doug Soldat. Through a contract between ITS and the Alliance of Crop, Soil and Environmental Science Societies (ACSESS; ASA-CSSA-SSSA), who now partners with Wiley publishing company, authors, editors, and reviewers have enjoyed the great benefits of using Wiley's publishing platform for the current volume of ITRSJ. On behalf of the ITS, I would like to thank ACSESS and Wiley, and especially Ms. Elizabeth Gebhardt and Ms. Abby Morrison for their continuous support and collaboration during the 2-yr-long editorial process caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. I'm looking forward to meeting the international turfgrass community at the 14th ITRC in Copenhagen. I consider each paper published in this volume of ITSRJ and in the accompanying ITRC issues of Agronomy Journal and Crop Science as important contributions to the fulfillment of the overall aim of the conference: The development of a sustainable turfgrass sector for the benefit of a global society.

Industry 4.0 based sustainable circular economy approach for smart waste management system to achieve sustainable development goals: A case study of Indonesia

The sustainable management of municipal solid waste is of utmost importance for cities in Bangladesh, including Rajshahi City, which faces unique challenges due to rapid urbanization, industrial growth, and population expansion. This study aimed to gain insights into waste generation patterns and characteristics in Rajshahi by analyzing factors like moisture content, bulk density, dry density, and calorific value of municipal solid waste at the Rajshahi landfill site. The objective was to identify the most feasible method for waste characterization and segregation. The research methodology utilized a comprehensive approach, incorporating field surveys, laboratory analyses, and statistical modeling to create an energy matrix and assess the potential for waste-to-energy production in Rajshahi City. This study aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to waste and energy management, including SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy - by exploring waste-to-energy options. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities - by addressing waste management challenges in a rapidly urbanizing area. SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production - by promoting sustainable waste management practices. SDG 13: Climate Action - by potentially reducing greenhouse gas emissions through efficient waste-to-energy conversion. Overall, this research contributes to Rajshahi City's efforts to achieve sustainable development while addressing its waste and energy needs by converting its 75.8% organic waste to electricity using an anaerobic digester.

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;AuScope is Australia&amp;amp;#8217;s National Geoscience Research Infrastructure Program. As outlined in is 2020-2030 10-year Strategy&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;1&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;, AuScope seeks to provide a world-class research physical and digital infrastructure to help tackle Australia's key geoscience challenges, in particular, food and water sustainability, minerals and energy security, and mitigating impact from geohazards. These challenges tie in directly with the following United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): SDG#6 (Clean Water and Sanitation); SDG#7 (Affordable and Clean Energy); SDG#8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); SDG#9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure); SDG#13 (Climate Action) and SDG#15 (Life on Land).&amp;amp;#160;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;#160;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;The SDGs were set in 2015 by the UN General Assembly to be achieved by the year 2030. If the global research sector is to support achieving them, is a rethink required? Current practices tend to focus on building infrastructures in domain and/or national/regional and/or sector (research, government, private) and/or institutional/network silos. These are not necessarily enabling global interoperability, reuse and open sharing of data. For example, AuScope is building high-quality geoscience research data and software infrastructures that are at the heart of positioning Australia to meet these SDG challenges. Equivalent geoscience research infrastructures are also being built internationally (EPOS (Europe); EarthScope, EarthCube (USA)) and AuScope is looking for ways to interoperate more effectively with these.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;amp;#160;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Within the international geoscience community some interoperable networks are in place to enable global collaborations that share data and software (e.g., Earth System Grid Federation (ESGF), which develops software infrastructure for the management, dissemination, and analysis of model output and observational climate data; the Federation of Digital Seismograph Networks (FDSN) enables members to coordinate station siting and provide free and open data). However, these are the exceptions rather than the rule.&amp;amp;#160;&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;br&amp;gt;None of the SDGs depend exclusively on geoscience data: all require integration with data from other domains, particularly from the social sciences and humanities. Some initiatives trying to assist data combination between the social sciences and the physical or environmental sciences are emerging (e.g., the Data Documentation Initiative - Cross Domain Integration (DDI-CDI)&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;; the CODATA/ISC Decadal programme on &amp;amp;#8220;Making data work for cross-domain grand challenges&amp;amp;#8221;&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;3&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;) , but traditional organizational and funding arrangements do not usually facilitate this. While there are exemplars of how to achieve integration of global domain and cross-domain research infrastructures and data sharing frameworks, we urgently need to leverage these to develop a roadmap that enables global integration of data and research infrastructures, both within the geosciences and beyond, to ensure sustainable production of data, products and services that support the realisation of the UN SDGs by 2030. In doing so, potentially the main tension will be to ensure that in enabling the broader, global transdisciplinary goals of the SDGs that deeper domain science is not compromised, scarce expertise is not misdirected, and that infrastructure developments within the domains are not unduly hampered.&amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;1&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;https://www.auscope.org.au/news-features/strategy-and-investment-plan-launch&amp;amp;#160; &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;2&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;https://ddi-alliance.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/DDI4/pages/860815393/DDI+Cross+Domain+Integration+DDI-CDI+Review&amp;amp;#160; &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;&amp;lt;sup&amp;gt;3&amp;lt;/sup&amp;gt;https://codata.org/initiatives/strategic-programme/decadal-programme/ &amp;lt;/p&amp;gt;

The global shift toward sustainable energy highlights the critical role of renewable energy systems (RES) in addressing climate change, energy insecurity, and economic development. This study conducts a techno-economic assessment of solar photovoltaic (PV), wind, and biomass energy systems in Nigeria, examining their potential contributions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Secondary data from international and national energy agencies, complemented by peer-reviewed literature, were analyzed to evaluate technical feasibility, economic viability, and developmental impact. Findings reveal that solar PV holds the greatest promise due to Nigeria’s high solar irradiance and rapidly declining costs, while wind and biomass provide complementary options in specific regions and rural areas. Levelized cost of electricity (LCOE) analysis indicates that renewable energy technologies are increasingly competitive with fossil fuels, with solar PV and wind now achieving cost parity. Beyond economic viability, renewable energy expansion contributes significantly to SDGs, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). The study concludes that renewable energy adoption is both a strategic and practical pathway to sustainable development in Nigeria. However, infrastructural limitations, inconsistent policies, and financing barriers continue to constrain progress. It recommends strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting innovative financing models, investing in grid and off-grid infrastructure, and fostering public awareness and community participation. This research underscores the urgency of accelerating renewable energy deployment to enhance energy security, stimulate green growth, and position Nigeria to achieve its SDG commitments by 2030.

Lean Construction has emerged as a transformative approach in the construction industry, emphasizing efficiency, waste reduction, and continuous improvement. This review presents a bibliometric analysis of Lean Construction research from the past two decades, focusing on the evolution, core themes, and contributions to sustainable development. Using the Scopus database and VOSviewer, 4,905 documents were analyzed to identify the most relevant keywords, key research trends, and their alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The analysis revealed that Lean Construction is closely linked with concepts such as waste management, sustainability, project management, and Building Information Modeling (BIM), underscoring its potential to contribute to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). The study also highlights the challenges of global implementation, such as varying construction practices, resistance to change, and limited access to technology in certain regions. Despite these challenges, the integration of Lean principles offers significant opportunities to improve efficiency and sustainability in the construction sector.

This paper highlights the extent of the relationships between circular economy (CE) practices and the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Specifically, the paper takes part in academic debates regarding CE and SDGs. It qualitatively investigates national governments’ policy response and practices, with a focus on Bangladesh. The study finds varying degrees of momentum in the national policy response to SDGs and thus, it answers two research questions: (i) what is the relevance of CE practices to the United Nations (UN) SDGs? (ii) What are the responses from the Bangladeshi government to fulfil the UN SDGs regarding sustainable consumption and production with CE? As CE is a global trend, the research suggests that broad, conscientious connection and collaboration at the national level are essential. The findings implicate national governments in developing countries and UN SDGs for their policies and programme reassessment, considering the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable development.