Addressing plate waste and consumption practice at university canteens: realizing green university through citizen-consumers

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Natapol Thongplew ◽  
Nadtaya Duangput ◽  
Sasimaporn Khodkham
Keyword(s):  
Food Quality ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Plate Waste ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Food Provision ◽  
University Settings

Purpose This study aims to explore ways to minimize plate waste at university canteens by studying plate waste and consumers at three main canteens of a university, Thailand. Design/methodology/approach Using university canteens in Thailand as a case, plate waste was characterized and quantified and consumers’ insights concerning food consumption practices were examined through focus group discussion. Findings The results revealed that each consumer wasted edible food around 19 grams/meal. The generation of plate waste is affected by the food provision system, including canteen setting, food purchasing procedure and food quality. In addition, the presence of stray dogs in the canteens inhibited consumers from finishing up their food. Thus, improving the food provision system is crucial to engage consumers in achieving zero plate waste. Originality/value This research sheds some light on ways to engage consumers in sustainable consumption and contributes to the knowledge on plate waste and sustainable consumption in university settings. Improving food quality and canteen settings are of importance to better engage consumers. In addition, this research revealed that concepts of system of provision and citizen-consumers are practical to analyze sustainable transformations for green university initiatives.

scholarly journals Motivation-based segmentation of local food in urban cities

2018 ◽  
Vol 120 (9) ◽  
pp. 2195-2207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poppy Arsil ◽  
Elton Li ◽  
Johan Bruwer ◽  
Graham Lyons
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Value For Money ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Food Purchasing ◽  
Segmentation Analysis ◽  
Alternative Approach ◽  
Locally Grown ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: first, to investigate the motives of urban consumers when purchasing local food products using means-end chain (MEC) analysis and second, to introduce an alternative approach to segment the market based on consumers’ motivation using decision segmentation analysis (DSA). Design/methodology/approach DSA was used as advanced segmentation procedure of hierarchy value maps (HVMs) produced by MEC analysis. Findings The findings suggest that there are two main segments of local food consumers in urban Indonesia: value-for-money and health benefits. The value-for-money segment is dominant when making local food purchasing. Research limitations/implications This study sample is not representative of local food consumers in urban Indonesia as only three urban cities were interviewed. Practical implications An understanding of the motivation-based segmentation of local food in urban cities is a useful tool in order to reinforce and attract local food consumers to consume more locally grown food. Originality/value This study reveals the motivation-based segmentation of local food in urban cities in Indonesia.

Towards more interactive and sustainable food retailing

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 55-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roxanne van Giesen ◽  
Jorna Leenheer
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Food Retailing ◽  
Sustainable Food ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Future ◽  
Shopping Experience ◽  
World Expo ◽  
Mind Set ◽  
Interactive Displays

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to investigate the potential of digital displays to enhance consumers’ shopping experience and sustainable consumption by more specifically informing consumers on the origin and sustainability of products.Design/methodology/approachAn experimental field study was conducted in the Supermarket of the Future at the World Expo where sustainability information was displayed on interactive screens. There were three experimental groups: supermarket visitors who were put in a sustainability mind-set, supermarket visitors without a sustainability mind-set activation and non-visitors.FindingsStore visitors extensively used the interactive displays, they intent to behave more sustainable in the future, and act more sustainable outside the food domain. Sustainability information through digital displays thus triggers consumers to think more about environmental concerns. Consumers who were activated to process sustainability information before entering the supermarket, show increased interest in the innovative shopping concept. Strong evidence that the increased interest translates into more sustainable consumer choices in the supermarket itself is lacking.Originality/valueThe authors obtain insight in consumer use of sustainability information presented on interactive displays in a retail environment and how this in turn affects behaviour. The study reveals that consumers can successfully be motivated to become more sustainable through interactive displays.

“Which hat do I say I'm wearing?”: identity work of independent coaching practitioners

2014 ◽  
Vol 38 (8) ◽  
pp. 764-779 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christina Evans ◽  
David Lines
Keyword(s):  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Identity Work ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Self Identity ◽  
Specific Category ◽  
Exploratory Investigation ◽  
Practical Implications ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose – This paper aims to provide an insight into the complexities of the identity work performed by independent coaches, based on an investigation into their “lived experiences”. The emerging coaching industry has created opportunities for individuals wishing to pursue a career as independent executive/career coaches. Design/methodology/approach – This exploratory investigation was conducted using the principles of grounded theory, drawing on insights from “knowledgeable informants” (18 in total) gained through interviews and focus group discussion. Findings – Despite the attractiveness of pursuing an independent career, the findings surfaced a number of tensions in the way that independent coaches transform and perform their identity. One tension involves balancing notions of self-identity and “ideal work” with presenting a credible self to different client groups, the purchasers of their services. Research limitations/implications – As the research focused on a specific category of independent practitioners, more research is required to assess the generalizability of the findings to other categories of practitioners. Practical implications – A framework illuminating the processual nature of identity work among independent coaches is presented. This could be used to inform developmental conversations with aspiring independent coaches, or to support the content on formal coaching programmes. Originality/value – In drawing attention to the complexities of identity work performed by independent coaches, given the contingencies affecting their work, this research offers a different contribution to the coaching literature.

scholarly journals Researching drinking “with” young people: a palette of methods

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samantha Wilkinson ◽  
Catherine Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Substance Use ◽  
Young People ◽  
Text Messaging ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Consumption Practices

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to outline a study characterised by “pockets” of co-production and argue for the benefits of offering young people a palette of interdisciplinary methods to “opt into”, giving participants the opportunity to discuss their drinking practices and experiences “on their own terms”. Design/methodology/approach In total, 40 young people, aged 15-24 years, from the suburban case study locations of Chorlton and Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK, were recruited for multi-stage qualitative research. The participants were presented with a suite of both long-standing and innovative methods that they could “opt into”, including: interviews, peer interviews, diaries, mobile phone interviews, text messaging and participant observation. Findings This paper shows that both long-standing and innovative methods have their own individual strengths for researching into young people’s alcohol consumption practices and experiences. Yet, each of the methods utilised in this study also had specific drawbacks for researching substance use. Offering a palette of methods for participants to “opt into” was thus beneficial in: offsetting the weaknesses of other methods; triangulating the study findings; and enabling participants to communicate with the researcher in culturally credible ways. Originality/value By offering an honest account about the successes and failures of deploying a range of methods when exploring young people’s drinking practices and experiences, this paper is valuable for researchers in, and beyond, the field of substance use, seeking to broaden their methodological toolkit.

Ethnographic sensitivity and current recordkeeping

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 175-186 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Oliver ◽  
Fiorella Foscarini ◽  
Craigie Sinclair ◽  
Catherine Nicholls ◽  
Lydia Loriente
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Cultural Influences ◽  
Information Culture ◽  
Pilot Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Constructive Dialogue ◽  
The University ◽  
University Settings ◽  
Insight Into

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to report on the application of information culture analysis techniques in the workplace. The paper suggests that records managers should use ethnographic sensitivity, if they want to have a constructive dialogue with records creators and users, and effect positive change in their organisations. Design/methodology/approach Two pilot studies were conducted in university settings for the purpose of testing an information culture assessment toolkit. The university records managers who carried out the investigation approached the fieldwork ethnographically, in the sense that they were interested in the perspectives of their end users, and tried to understand their information cultures, rather than imposing their recordkeeping concepts and procedures. Findings Information culture analysis was of practical utility in large complex organisations, providing an insight into behaviours, motivations, and most importantly promoted reflection and dialogue among organisational actors. Originality/value The paper raises awareness of the diversity of professional skills and knowledge required by records practitioners. It emphasises that to remain relevant to their organisations, records managers have to be receptive and sensitive to cultural influences.

Examining the incentives and motivations for research-based legislation in Uganda

2014 ◽  
Vol 63 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 60-85
Author(s):  
Fredrick Kiwuwa Lugya
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Expert Analysis

Purpose – The purpose of the paper is to discuss the factors that would increase or decrease the prospects to use research evidence in legislation in a developing country. Design/methodology/approach – Both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used to identify the gaps in ability to utilise research evidence among policymakers. A combination of expert analysis of five policy brief formats, 13 self-administered semi-structured interviews with policymakers, focus group discussion and literature analysis informed data collection. Findings – The incentives and motivations for research-based legislation are classified into three categories: those that concern legislators and researchers, those that concern legislators only and those that concern researchers only. Originality/value – The work discusses the need for policymakers to make decisions based on facts. The findings are a reflection of a long interaction the author had with policymakers and researchers in Uganda.

Preferences on transformable dresses for sustainability

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 166-181 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoon Jin Ma ◽  
Helen Koo
Keyword(s):  
Purchase Intention ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Color Pattern ◽  
Functional Elements ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Design Elements ◽  
Perceived Importance ◽  
Consumption Practices ◽  
Shopping Orientations ◽  
Economic Price

Purpose The purpose of this research is to investigate users’ expectations and preferences for transformable design functions of transformable party dresses to extend the life cycle of the clothing. With transformable design elements added to a party dress, a user can wear her one-event dress more than once, encouraging sustainable consumption. Rather than looking for a new dress, users can wear their party dress with one or even several new looks. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected through purposive sampling from female college students who had purchased at least one party dress. The survey questionnaire was self-developed based on the literature review and consisted of items that measured fashion behavior in relation to party dresses; shopping orientations, focusing on confident/appearance and fashion-consciousness, economic/price consciousness and convenience/time-consciousness; perceived importance of design and functional elements in party dresses; perceived reasons for the limited use of party dresses; perceived importance of design elements of transformable dresses; purchase intention for transformable dresses; and demographic characteristics. Findings As consumer groups of diverse shopping orientations demonstrated purchase intentions for transformable party dresses, transformable features may become an important component of party dresses. Considering the main reasons for users’ limited use of party dresses, designers need to improve the versatility of the dresses’ design and functional elements, focusing on style and occasion, dress length, size/fit, silhouette and color/pattern, so that users can wear their party dresses more than once and ultimately enhance their sustainable apparel consumption practices. Originality/value The findings regarding users’ expectations and preferences for transformable party dresses can help apparel designers and fashion businesses understand potential users when developing transformable dresses and develop strategies to help with sustainable apparel consumption.

Women’s enactment of leadership in a heavily gender-marked Islamic context

2018 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 728-747 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdelrahman Alhadhrami ◽  
Valerie Priscilla Goby ◽  
Yahya Al-Ansaari
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Gender Disparity ◽  
Female Leadership ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Gender Inequity ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Gender Egalitarianism

Purpose Diverse cultural contexts with their distinct enactments of traditional gender inequity present unique constraints for female leaders. In Western contexts, the Christianity-inspired principle of equality of all humans remains a latent principle operative toward greater gender egalitarianism. This paper aims to examine female leaders within an Islamic context devoid of such espoused equality in which gender differences are enshrined in culture and law. Design/methodology/approach Questionnaires based on the Competing Value Framework were developed and completed by 145 leaders and 365 employees from UAE companies. The salient findings of these responses were explored in six subsequent focus group discussions. Findings The study reveals no difference in how women perform leadership, except in terms of brokering skills in which women are perceived as superior to their male counterparts. Focus group discussion participants ascribed this difference to the Islamic benevolent sexism dynamic of according women greater respect, which facilitates their access to higher management. Originality/value This pioneering perspective of female leaders in a context of overt and sanctioned cultural and legal gender disparity contributes to scholarship on female leadership through a non-Western lens.

Sustainable consumption and growth: Examining complementary perspectives

2018 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Manjula S. Salimath ◽  
Vallari Chandna
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Firm Growth ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Voluntary Simplicity ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Physical Resources ◽  
Multiple Levels

Purpose By drawing attention to the finite rather than unlimited nature of physical resources, the purpose of this paper is to: examine the implications of the (near absolute) emphasis placed on firm growth on sustainable consumption; and discuss complementary perspectives spanning individual, firm and societal levels that allow for both firm growth and sustainable consumption. Design/methodology/approach The authors integrate multidisciplinary insights from marketing, sociology, environmental sciences, management and economics, to understand the inherent tensions between unchecked firm growth, consumption and sustainability. Five propositions link production, consumption and marketing from a resource standpoint. Findings A ceaseless economic growth paradigm and overconsumption causes an unwarranted depletion of resources and is at odds with sustainability. Firms can play an important role by guiding future marketing and production toward sustainable ends. Several alternate perspectives support the case that growth may coexist and align with sustainable consumption. Consequently the authors consolidate and reflect on seven approaches (voluntary simplicity, humane consumption, CSR 2.0, social marketing, marketing 3.0, anti-positional economy and degrowth) that hold promise for achieving sustainability via responsible growth and consumption. Originality/value The authors consider the complex triad of growth, consumption and sustainability that spans multiple levels. A focus on the pattern and nature of growth and consumption helps to identify its effects on sustainability. Specifically, two value chain activities – production and marketing may be leveraged as firm level initiatives to achieve sustainable goals. In addition, the authors present seven heterogeneous perspectives that complement firm attempts to achieve growth with sustainable consumption. Implications for theory and practice are discussed.

Recycling cooperation and buying status

2019 ◽  
Vol 53 (5) ◽  
pp. 944-971 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Costa Pinto ◽  
Márcia Maurer Herter ◽  
Patrícia Rossi ◽  
Walter Meucci Nique ◽  
Adilson Borges
Keyword(s):  
Design Methodology ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Competitive Altruism ◽  
Identity Based ◽  
Pure Altruism ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This study aims to reconcile previous research that has provided mixed results regarding motivation for sustainable behaviors: pure altruism (cooperation) or competitive altruism (status). Drawing on evolutionary altruism and identity-based motivation, the authors propose that a match between pure (competitive) altruism and individualistic (collectivistic) identity goals enhance consumers’ motivations to engage in recycling (green buying). Design/methodology/approach Three experimental studies show how pure and competitive altruism are associated with specific sustainable consumption (Study 1) and how altruism types should be matched with identity goals to motivate sustainable consumption (Studies 2 and 3). Findings Study 1 shows that pure altruism is associated with recycling but not with green buying. Studies 2 and 3 show that pure (competitive) altruism and individualistic (collectivistic) goals lead to higher recycling (green buying) intentions. Research limitations/implications The present research extends previous findings by showing that pure and competitive are indeed associated with specific sustainable behaviors. The authors suggest that the interaction between motives and identity goals can lead to a greater impact on recycling and green buying intentions. Practical implications Public policymakers and companies will benefit by better understanding how specific combinations of altruism types and identity goals can foster recycling or green buying intentions. Originality/value This research is the first to show how matches between pure and competitive altruism types and individualistic and collectivistic identity goals affect consumers’ motivations to engage in recycling and green buying.

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