Green Concept Research Articles

Evaluation of the implementation and development of green city concept in South Tangerang City

Abstract As the result from Tangerang Regency’s expansion, South Tangerang stands as one of the youngest cities in Indonesia. The strategic position located near Jakarta makes the suburban city a desirable choice for residence. Therefore, the green city concept exists to standardize sustainable efforts made to balance a city’s environment condition and the population’s life quality. This study aims to evaluate the availability of green open spaces using remote sensing and the implementation of the green city concept in South Tangerang City by utilizing the Asian Green City Index to assess its development and growth in 2010, 2015, and 2020. In 2010, the green open space area reached 3.518 ha (21,34%), then in 2015 ascended to 4.017 ha (24,37%), and eventually able to reach the criteria in 2020 with an area of 7.325 ha (44,43%). Aligning with the green open space’s availability’s escalation trend, the green city concept implementation evaluation also showcases the same growth. In 2010, the implementation performance is considered below average with an AGCI score of 25,61%. Afterwards, in 2015 and 2020, the performance score experiences an incline to the average category with AGCI scores of 44,93% and 59,75% respectively.

Questioning Food Security in Green Constitution Conception: Realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia

Questioning Food Security in Green Constitution Conception: Realizing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia

An Analysis of Achievement and Cost Efficiency in the Implementation of the Green Construction Concept in The Construction of a Public Service Mall in the City of Tegal

Green construction is a concept in the planning and implementation stages of construction aimed at reducing the negative environmental impacts of construction activities. The Public Service Mall Building Project in Tegal City is a building project that requires costs from planning to maintenance. The construction of a project certainly requires substantial costs. The objective of this research is to evaluate the achievements and determine the cost efficiency of using the green construction concept. This research was conducted through a preliminary survey of the involved parties who understand the green construction concept to identify the most applied categories, namely the use of refrigerants without Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP), regional materials, environmental control over cigarette smoke, and pollution from construction activities. This type of research is qualitative, with data collection techniques carried out through interviews and direct observation. The data analysis for cost efficiency involves comparing green construction concepts with non-green construction concepts. The results of the benchmark measurements for using refrigerants without Ozone Depleting Potential (ODP), regional materials, and environmental control over cigarette smoke in the green construction concept achieved 100%, while the benchmark measurement results for green construction concerning pollution from construction activities achieved 50%. Based on the cost usage analysis in the upper structure construction of the Public Service Mall Building in Tegal City, the cost usage of the GC concept is 9.25% more efficient than the conventional concept.

Exploring the role of the Internet of Things in green buildings

AbstractThe global energy crisis has been one of the significant challenges for decades, threatening the global economy, and the health of our environment. The government's efforts to enhance the welfare and lifestyle of citizens have been partially undermined by a significant rise in energy intensity, resulting in increased energy consumption. Over the years, researchers have utilized historical energy consumption data to enhance energy efficiency through various technologies. Innovative smart technologies drive energy efficiency, reducing energy usage throughout all areas of the energy industry, from production and supply to consumption. This creates a balance in all sectors and indicates a decrease in energy demand in all areas of building infrastructure. Green buildings that utilize Internet of Things (IoT) technology employ sensors and software to collect data, optimizing, and enhancing building performance. This includes reducing energy and electricity consumption, improving air quality, and optimizing lighting throughout the day. These buildings can contribute to reaching zero‐energy building targets. It becomes challenging to manage green buildings without using centralized control. Therefore, managing and integrating these buildings with intelligent technologies is vital in achieving environmentally friendly management. This study offers a broad overview of the green building concept and explores the use of the green IoT in enhancing services and conserving energy within green buildings. The article aims to deliver an extensive review of green buildings and their advantages, analyze the technology behind the IoT and its integration with solar panels to lower energy consumption, and ultimately identify the challenges present in this area of research.

Case Study: Green Event Through the Use of Renewable Energy in Organizing the Get the Fest 2022 Event

Events as a catalyst for the revival of tourism after the pandemic are the focus issues in event development in Indonesia. Events are one of the typical tourism activities with a "life experience" that provides a complete experience to tourists who travel with special motivation. The event itself is a sector that is able to provide economic growth and multiplier effect such as job opportunities, improving destination image and growing regional income. However, along with the growth in the level of event organization, negative impacts are also visible, especially on the environmental sector. This research aims to further examine the concept of green event in Get the Fest activities, the extent to which this event can apply the concept, and what are the benefits that can be felt directly or indirectly by the event participants themselves. This research uses a descriptive qualitative method by describing a phenomenon in detail and presenting the data found in detail. The study found that event organizers are starting to take a more environmentally friendly approach by using the green event concept. However, as an emerging trend, the concept of Green Event is wide with different methods of application. The case studied in this research that held in early 2024 is the implementation of green event at the "Get the Fest" event which implements environmentally friendly events through the use of renewable energy.

Micro/nanostructure constructed by in situ growth of SiC nanowires in porous Si3N4 ceramics

AbstractImplant materials with micro/nanostructures bear a closer resemblance with the features of natural bone, which influences the wettability, bone differentiation, and vascularization of materials. However, it is still technically challenging to design the inner wall and surface micro/nanostructures on macroporous bioceramics due to their brittleness. In this work, micro/nanostructured composites with Si3N4 whiskers as a framework, and the (inner) surface covered with SiC nanowires were prepared, denoted as SiC‐nw@Si3N4‐w bioceramics. The synthesis, adopting the green chemistry concept, was utilized from environmental products (carbon evaporated in the furnace at high temperature) and reaction impurities (carbon obtained by polymer pyrolysis and silicon obtained by Si3N4 decomposition) to synthesize SiC nanowires via a vapor‐solid growth mechanism. The prepared SiC‐nw@Si3N4‐w bioceramics have potential applications in bone repair due to their cell adhesion and proliferation.

Cu(II)-chelated ovalbumin mimicking the active centre of superoxide dismutase: Structure, antioxidant and antibacterial properties for food preservation application

Enzymatic browning and microbial contamination of food threaten food sensory and safety. With the development of green and healthy concepts, there is a greater need for efficient, low-carbon antioxidant and antimicrobial strategies. In this study, we designed a nano-enzyme with antioxidant activities and biocompatibility. By mimicking the active center of the natural SOD enzyme, copper (Cu) and ovalbumin (OVA) were self-assembled to form Cu-nano-polymerised sheet (Cu-NPS), in which OVA as a scaffold carries cofactors to create the active sites, making the nanoenzymes compatible with the antioxidant activity and antimicrobial properties of Cu, and at the same time possessing good stability and biocompatibility. These properties enable Cu-NPS to have a broader application range, for removing reactive oxygen species (ROS) and broad-spectrum sterilization. Subsequently, Cu-NPS was doped into carrageenan (Carr) to form a nanocomposite film, effectively inhibiting enzymatic browning and microbial contamination. In this work, protein-based mimetic enzymes as artificial nanoenzymes have advantages over natural enzymes, and the Cu-NPS with simple synthesis, high stability, and diverse properties, provides new ideas for the design of functional materials.

The Metaverse in Green Building Concept Learning, Creative Design Performance, and Learning Engagement

Due to the rapid advancement of technology, environmental sustainability education has gained significant attention. This study aimed to explore the effect of the metaverse on green building concept learning, creative design performance, and learning engagement. This research was conducted with 61 students from a public high school, employing a quasi-experimental design with nonequivalent groups. The experimental teaching theme was green building education, where the experimental group used online metaverse with Minecraft-assisted teaching, while the comparison group used internet images for assistance. Our research results were as follows: 1. The metaverse had a large effect size on the example dimension of concept learning but no significant effect on the linkages, hierarchical structures, or cross-linking terms. 2. The metaverse significantly enhanced creative design performance, including value, usability, novelty, and elaboration. 3. The metaverse had a significant effect on learning engagement, particularly in learning attitudes.

Assessing homeowners’ awareness of green technologies in residential housing development: evidence from Ghana

PurposeUsing and promoting green technologies in residential buildings might be a far more practical strategy for developing a sustainable built environment. The primary goal of this study is to examine homeowners' knowledge and awareness of the different green technologies and concepts that can be adopted to improve the quality of their homes.Design/methodology/approachThe study employed a sequential mix technique methodology in order to accomplish its goal. A total of 156 respondents were chosen for a survey within the research areas using a simple random sample approach, while interviewees were chosen using a purposive sampling approach methodology. Descriptive and inferential statistics as well as content analysis were used to analyze the quantitative and qualitative data, respectively.FindingsThe findings indicate that homeowners have moderate knowledge of green technologies. It was also evident that print and electronic media are excellent at capturing and reaching a diverse range of homeowners interested in learning about sustainable development issues. Furthermore, the top three green technologies that most homeowners are aware of are using local materials over imported materials, grey water reclaiming and reuse technology and solar water heating technology. Subsequently, the homeowners in the three communities have differing opinions about the majority (82%) of the green technologies examined.Originality/valueThe findings will serve as a useful guide to assist practitioners and policymakers in implementing appropriate methods to integrate green technologies into housing projects and subsequently encourage their adoption.

Creative Economic Development With Local Knowledge Based on Green Economics From A Sharia Economic Perspective

This study aims to better understand the existence of the creative economy as a strategy predicted to be able to trigger competitiveness both on a national and international scale in order to face the modern market. Until now, unemployment, poverty, exploitation of nature on a large scale which ultimately causes inequality both in terms of social and growth The economy is still a classic problem that requires a solution. The green economy and the application of Sharia Economics through Maqashid Syariah have synergy in sustainable development. Humans, nature and creatures on earth are a unity that must be preserved for future generations. This research aims to describe the concept of synergy between the green economy concept and the Sharia Economic concept in Indonesia in order to realize sustainable development. Therefore, it is necessary to Harmony in getting this solution, one of which is economic harmonization and local wisdom which of course can trigger economic competitiveness, ultimately increasing productivity improve the standard of living of the community while maintaining existing culture and customs distinctive character viewed from an Islamic economic perspective.. This research is a qualitative descriptive research with literature study methods and content analysis. The results showed that the concept of green economy is in line with the concept of Sharia Economy. The role of Sharia Economy in Indonesia in the perspective of the Green Economy, including: Social Principles and Ethics of Islamic Business, Principles of Environmental Preservation and Reducing Social Problems, Principles of Sustainable Development, and Falah Principles which include the maintenance of religion, the maintenance of souls, the maintenance of reason, the maintenance of offspring, and the maintenance of property

Evaluasi Green Building Berdasarkan Greenship pada Bangunan Gedung RSUD Grati Pasuruan

This research conducted focused on the Grati Hospital Building, which is an effort to mitigate global warming by evaluating the building in terms of green building principles. This is because the building is newly constructed and located in an industrial area with a dense population, making it suitable for a case study. The aim is to evaluate the RSUD Grati Hospital building based on the Green Building concept by applying Greenship assessment simulations. This research is classified as quantitative research, focusing on direct observational methods with reference to the Greenship Rating Tools, specifically version 1.2 for newly constructed buildings. The simulation results of the evaluation conducted on the RSUD Grati Hospital building are as follows: (1) Land Use Efficiency scores 7 points, (2) Energy Efficiency and Conservation scores 8 points, (3) Water Conservation scores 10 points, (4) Material Resources and Cycle scores 8 points, (5) Indoor Health and Comfort scores 6 points, (6) Building Environmental Management scores 4 points. Based on the points obtained, the overall rating is Bronze, with a score of 43 points or 42.57%, ranking fourth out of four ranks available, thus qualifying the building as a green building. The distinctive feature of the RSUD Grati Hospital building in implementing green building principles lies in its electricity and water conservation efforts, as reflected in the Energy Efficiency and Water Conservation categories.

Implementing the green infrastructure concept in practice: an example of the EU-strategy for Alpine Region

ABSTRACT This article reflects on the development of green infrastructure as planning concept and inspects the status of the concept’s implementation under the umbrella of the EU-strategy for the Alpine Region. Qualitative methods, including policy analysis and interviews, were used to evaluate the understanding of the concept among relevant stakeholders from Alpine countries. The results show that there is little agreement with regard to understanding the concept, and that there was a lack of common practice towards its implementation in the 2014–2020 EU budget period. The macro-regional setting consists of the macro regional strategy and the financial support for projects and measures provided via the Alpine Space Programme and The Alpine Region Preparatory Action Fund (ARPAF). The policy analysis reveals that some of the Alpine countries were more pro-active and have either integrated the concept into existing policies (nature protection, planning, environmental policies and so on) or possess GI specific legislation. It was concluded that the existence of various perceptions and views on the concept hinder the successful implementation of the concept and its integration into lower governance levels. Thus, for now, the implementation of GI in the macro-regional context depends upon individual initiatives of the states, regions, or/and local communities.

Challenging factors across industry players in implementing the green building concept in Malaysia

Abstract This study examines the obstacles to implementing the green building concept in Greater Kuala Lumpur, a relatively novel concept in Malaysia. The country currently lacks awareness regarding existing green building technologies. In 2007, a Zero Energy Building in Kuala Lumpur, constructed based on the Green Building Concept, faced challenges, ultimately unable to effectively reduce energy consumption after three years of efforts. The research focuses on evaluating internal factors and external factors that pose challenges to the Green Building Concept among industry players in Greater Kuala Lumpur. The study involved 100 respondents in the property and construction field, utilizing a cluster sampling technique. Survey results revealed that both external and internal factors act as barriers to the implementation of the green building industry in Malaysia. The Relative Important Index identified high cost and pricing factors as significant external challenges, with relative importance indices of 0.946 and 0.936, respectively. Internally, the lack of consumer demand emerged as the most formidable obstacle, boasting a high relative importance index of 0.936. Additionally, the study highlighted the lack of incentive support as a notable internal factor, with a relative importance index of 0.934. To address these challenges, the study recommends collective responsibility among all stakeholders in the property and construction industry, including architects, property agents, the government, universities, and clients. Establishing a collaborative ecosystem can foster the growth of the green building industry in Malaysia, promoting sustainability and contributing to economic development.

Analisis Penilaian Akuntabilitas Pengelolaan Zakat Dalam Perspektif Islam Pada Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS) Kota Baubau

This research aims to find out how to analyze the accountability assessment of zakat management from an Islamic perspective at the Baubau City National Zakat Amil Agency (BAZNAS). The type of research used in the research used in this research is qualitative research. The data analysis method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive analysis method, using observation, interviews, documentation and literature study data collection methods. Based on the research results, accountability for zakat management from an Islamic perspective at BAZNAS Baubau City is appropriate based on the accountability trilogy. However, there are three indicators where one indicator is appropriate, namely accountability to Allah with the concept of trust and the other two indicators are not appropriate, namely the indicator of accountability to humans with PSAK 109 and accountability to nature with the Green Office concept.

The Carbon Exchange Policy in Supporting the Green Banking Concept: An Indonesian Perspective

The Carbon Exchange Policy in Supporting the Green Banking Concept: An Indonesian Perspective

Existing Green Port Sustainable Practices under Fuzzy AHP Model: A Case Study of Karachi Port

Maritime transport drives globalization and international trade. Ports worldwide handle 80% of seaborne trade by volume and 70% by value. Sustainable development is more important due to unexpected worldwide environmental changes. Ports are vital to economic progress. Port construction and operation polluted the environment, prompting the green concept. The present study used the "Fuzzy AHP Model"to assess Karachi Port's sustainable green port practices based on previous research. The study identified five key characteristics of a green port: little hazardous waste handling, a weak air and water pollution control system, poor port greenery, and habitat quality maintenance below international standards at Karachi port. Future research should create and apply solutions to improve this study's prioritized features. Innovative technology, policies, and collaborations can sustain green ports. Port and regional studies uncover green port best practices and contextual differences. Monitor and evaluate strategies to adapt to changing environmental standards and maritime transport issues.

Eco-Public Installation Through Landscape Architecture for Sustainability in the Urban Space

Sustainable art in landscape architecture encompasses activities like installing works of art that are durable, functional, decorative, iconographic, interpretative, integrated, ephemeral, or temporary. Projects of sustainable installation in landscape architecture have highlighted the contributions of public arts in social, cultural, and economic aspects. Studying the environmental impacts of public art in cities is still lacking. The purpose of this article is to highlight the contribution of eco-art in urban space to the development of sustainable cities, through the exam of a selection of sustainable installation from the word. Therefore, peer-reviewed articles and online resources were used to analyze sustainability, awareness, and environmental values associated with eco-public art and sustainable installations in order to inspire other directions, such as a dialogue between art and the public, landscape architecture, and environmental sustainability through public art. Despite landscape architecture studies are often focused on sustainability; however, there is little research on how to create durable installations through the synergy between art, design, and architecture. Based on the analysis of selected projects using a combination between art, design, and architecture concepts, to create an eco-installation in the urban space, it was highlighted that, during the early phases of promoting the green city concept, Eco-Public Art promotes visual support, tools, and the form of knowledge. All the analyzed sustainable projects were developed to demonstrate the best approach to public art because of their attitude and behavior toward the major issues.

STRATEGIC SELECTION OF GREEN TECHNOLOGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN KAZAKHSTAN: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF THE GREEN BUILDINGS CONCEPT FOR THE CITY OF TURKESTAN

Explores the importance of adopting green technology in Kazakhstan for energy efficiency and operational sustainability in the business sector, in response to the growing global trend towards environmentally conscious practices. This research aims to analyse the movement towards green technology and its important role in promoting sustainable development in modern economies. The inquiry focuses on the conceptualization and implementation of green buildings, recognizing them as environmentally friendly constructions and commercially important assets that enhance sustainable business development. By analysing worldwide data, we explore the wider consequences of embracing green building principles, highlighting their ability to create economic benefits and encourage sustainable behaviours. Turkestan, with its potential for significant development as a prominent tourist destination, was emphasised as an important and advantageous city for incorporating green building principles into the expansion plans. Our analysis highlights the strategic alignment between Turkestan's development initiatives and the adoption of green buildings in the city. Turkestan's environmentally sustainable architectural designs, together with the integration of cultural, historical, natural, and modern components, make it a model for sustainable urban development and increase its attractiveness to foreign tourists. The diverse advantages that green buildings provide to different stakeholders, such as government agencies, enterprises, hotels, and tourist destinations, have been examined. Meanwhile, the attractiveness of the city and the practical benefits of green architecture concepts to appeal to foreign tourists highlight a unique experience that blends architectural innovation with the historic legacy of Turkestan. Research recommends strategically choosing green technology, namely integrating green building principles, to enhance Turkestan's status as a premier tourist destination in Kazakhstan.

The impact of climate transition risk on firms’ value – evidence from select Indian-listed companies

PurposeTransitioning to a low-carbon economy requires a positive response by society, including business organizations, towards the green concept and also requires the implementation of long-term green strategies. These requirements could impose various transition risks on the sustainable development of the firms; hence, the present study aims to examine the impact of climate transition risk on a firm’s financial performance and market value creation from the Indian perspective.Design/methodology/approachWe have considered the firm-level environmental risk score (ERS) to evaluate the sensitivity of a firm’s profitability (measured by ROA & ROE) and market value (measured by Tobin’s Q) towards the climate transition risk. The present study used multiple regression analysis to examine the impact of climate transition risk on the firm’s financial performance and market value creation, as evidenced by Nifty 50 companies.FindingsThe empirical results suggested that corporate climate transition risks have been positively associated with the firm’s financial performance indicators but negatively impacted the firm’s market value creation in the case of select Indian-listed firms. Hence, our results indicate that with the increase of firm-level climate transition risk, the firm’s financial performance increases but negatively affects the firm’s market value creation. The robustness tests have also confirmed the same results and supported our analysis.Originality/valueThe present paper contributes to the existing literature on climate risks and firms’ performance by providing insights about firms’ sensitivity towards climate transition risk from the Indian perspective.

IMPLEMENTATION OF GREEN MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES IN MANUFACTURING

The relevance of the research is driven by the increasing importance of implementing green management principles in manufacturing in the modern world, where environmental sustainability and production resilience have become key objectives for businesses. The outlined variability is driven by a range of trends that shape and continually expand the significance of applying the GREEN concept. This is due to the strengthening ability of enterprises or even entire sectors of the economy to ensure the production of goods or services with minimal negative impact on the environment, thus providing long-term stability. The article aims to identify how GREEN management can be implemented in production systems and processes of economic entities. According to research, it has been confirmed that the fundamental principles of GREEN management (such as waste minimization, maximization of energy efficiency, achieving zero environmental impact, and fostering green innovations) are considered crucial means of ensuring environmentally sustainable and efficient production. Furthermore, the specification of GREEN management principles reveals their complexity and the need for a comprehensive approach to their implementation. It has been proven that a comprehensive approach encompasses not only the implementation of specific green practices and technologies but also their integration into the culture and management systems of the enterprise. Additionally, emphasis is placed on the importance of the sustainability of such practices over time and the need for continuous auditing and support from the leadership and all levels of the organization. The research highlights the significance of the widespread implementation of environmentally friendly methods in manufacturing processes. This means that all aspects of production and supply should adopt green practices and technologies to reduce waste, optimize resources, and mitigate environmental impact. The practical significance of the research lies in confirming the importance and relevance of GREEN management principles for modern producers and in laying the groundwork for the development of a systematic approach to their implementation and support.