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Opis: With the spotlight on mangoes in India, this study investigates how customer packaging preferences affect the choice of perishable goods. Mangoes are a popular but highly perishable fruit, so proper packaging plays a key role in keeping them fresh and appealing. A structured questionnaire was administered to 100 participants, gathering data on socio-demographics, shopping behaviours, and perceptions of various mango packaging types. The study employed non-parametric statistical methods to evaluate differences and correlations across key variables. The findings indicate that, when taking environmental impact into account, packaging type has a considerable impact on consumer decisions, even though intrinsic fruit qualities like taste and smell are still crucial. Compared to single-use plastics, biodegradable and reusable packaging solutions are significantly more popular. Customers who are more environmentally conscious and have an intolerance to food waste are also more likely to opt for sustainable packaging, as per our results. The study concludes that packaging not only serves a functional role but also acts as a significant determinant of consumer choice, particularly when aligned with environmental values. These insights can inform sustainable packaging strategies in the agri-logistics and food retail sectors in India
Ključne besede: Sustainable packaging, Consumer preferences, Environmental awareness, Sociodemographic factors, Purchasing behaviour
Objavljeno v DKUM: 09.09.2025; Ogledov: 0; Prenosov: 20
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Opis: Background: As the countries of the Western Balkans (WB) have committed to sustainable development, the process of regulatory and economic adjustment is underway. As part of the aforementioned fact, the WB countries have commenced exploitation of energy from renewable sources, among which hydropower is the most important. The main objective of the study is to analyse the status of renewable energy transition in the WB region, focusing on the construction and exploitation of small hydropower plants (SHPPs), as well as a proposal for an original model for decision making in this field, based on a multidimensional decision-making space. Namely, in most cases, there is resistance to the construction of SHPPs in the WB territory, as well as divided opinion among investors, companies, environmental movements, academia, and citizens on this issue. This shows that the entire decision-making process has to be reviewed and re-designed. Results: The results of the study show that the construction of SHPPs caused damage to environmentally protected areas, living conditions of local communities, touristic and agricultural potential. All of the foregoing matters have led to mass protests by citizens and a high degree of mistrust so that the future of SHPPs in the WB is extremely uncertain. The assessment of the acceptability of existing SHPPs through the proposed model showed that 74% of SHPPs cannot be considered acceptable from the aspect of the location where they were built, and from the aspect of the impact on the quality of life of the local population. Accordingly, this paper provides suggestions for much-needed improvements. Conclusions: The construction of SHPPs is causing numerous controversies, opposition, and resistance. To find the right solution, and contribute to sustainable energy and economic development, it is necessary to develop a fully transparent and objective policy system in this field, and to use contemporary models for decision making with emphasis on the involvement local communities in the decision-making process.
Ključne besede: sustainable energy transition, small hydropower plants, environmental awareness, modelling, decision making process, Western Balkans
Objavljeno v DKUM: 28.06.2024; Ogledov: 420; Prenosov: 5
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