Better self and better us: Exploring the individual and collective motivations for China's Generation Z consumers to reduce plastic pollution

Wang, Weisha; Mo, Tingting; Wang, Yichuan

doi:10.1016/j.resconrec.2021.106111

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“…Worldwide, the problem of polymer pollution (especially white pollution) caused by improper disposal of waste polymers and inadequate regulations has attracted the attention of various governments [ 19 , 20 ]. These concerns have prompted scientists and industry players to develop and promote biodegradable polymers [ 21 ]. PPC is a CO 2 -based, “carbon-sequestering”, fully degradable polymer with great potential for development.…”

Section: Polypropylene Carbonatementioning

confidence: 99%

Research and Application of Polypropylene Carbonate Composite Materials: A Review

Meng

Zhang

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Polymers

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The greenhouse effect and plastic pollution caused by the accumulation of plastics have led to a global concern for environmental protection, as well as the development and application of biodegradable materials. Polypropylene carbonate (PPC) is a biodegradable polymer with the function of “carbon sequestration”, which has the potential to mitigate the greenhouse effect and the plastic crisis. It has the advantages of good ductility, oxygen barrier and biocompatibility. However, the mechanical and thermal properties of PPC are poor, especially the low thermal degradation temperature, which limits its industrial use. In order to overcome this problem, PPC can be modified using environmentally friendly materials, which can also reduce the cost of PPC-based products to a certain extent and enhance their competitiveness in terms of improving their mechanical and thermal properties. In this paper, we present different perspectives on the synthesis, properties, degradation, modification and post-modification applications of PPC. The modification part mainly introduces the influence of inorganic materials, natural polymer materials and degradable polymers on the performance of PPC. It is hoped that this work will serve as a reference for the early promotion of PPC.

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Section: Polypropylene Carbonatementioning

confidence: 99%

Research and Application of Polypropylene Carbonate Composite Materials: A Review

Meng

Zhang

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Polymers

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“…Gen Z representatives include sustainability as one of the factors influencing their purchasing decisions. The most important environmental issues for them concern climate change (global warming), renewable energy (reducing oil dependency), stopping pollution (reducing emissions, eliminating pesticides), recycling and reducing waste, protecting wildlife and optimising the use of resources [12,139].…”

Section: Generation Z Behavioursmentioning

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Smart Mobility in a Smart City in the Context of Generation Z Sustainability, Use of ICT, and Participation

2022

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Smart sustainable cities represent a great challenge for the modern world. Generation Z (Gen Z), whose representatives are now entering adult life, will play a key role in the implementation of this concept. The purpose of this study is to investigate the nature of the relationship between the evaluation of smart mobility’s importance for a smart city and the attitudes and behaviours of Generation Z members in the context of sustainability, use of ICT, and their declarative and actual participation in smart-city activities. The diagnostic survey method was used to achieve the research objective. The authors designed the questionnaire based on a literature analysis. The research sample consisted of 484 representatives of Generation Z—students of universities located in a smart city, Lublin (Poland). The collected data was statistically analysed using the following methods and statistical tests: Cronbach’s alpha, Pearson’s chi-square test for independence, symmetric measures: Cramer’s V, and the contingency coefficient. The analysis of the obtained research results confirms that the conscious approach of Generation Z to sustainability has a significant and positive impact on their evaluation of actions taken in the field of smart mobility for a smart city. A similar relationship was confirmed with regard to the relationship between ICT use and smart-mobility evaluation. The significant and positive impact of young people’s participation in smart cities on their evaluation of smart-mobility solutions’ importance was not fully and unequivocally confirmed. In conclusion, the Generation Z representatives’ awareness of the importance of sustainability and caring for the natural environment was confirmed by their desire to be pro-ecological in the areas of smart mobility studied in the paper. Moreover, young people who constantly use the latest technologies see their huge potential for the development of smart mobility in cities. However, despite the growing expectations of citizens’ active attitudes and their increasing participation in smart-mobility development, it seems that the representatives of Generation Z are not really interested in it. Their declarations of willingness to join various opinion-forming and decision making processes do not actually transform them into active co-creators of smart-mobility solutions. Changing this approach can be an educational, organisational and technological challenge for smart-city authorities. The obtained research results could be used as guidelines for facilitating the search for innovative solutions in the area of smart mobility, improving the quality of life of smart-city residents based on the principle of sustainable development.

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“…Generation Z (Gen Z) is a basic demographic classification comprised of individuals born between 1995 and 2012 (Turner, 2015). This generation is considered the "green generation" because it demonstrates greater environmental consciousness than previous generations (Wang et al, 2022). This has piqued the interest of researchers who wish to comprehend the Z generation's green consumption patterns (Su et al, 2019).…”

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“…Defined as more independent and libertarian, Generation Z people have better environmental awareness, buying power, and buying intentions compared to previous generations. As a result, they are expected to choose a green product when purchasing one (Wang et al, 2022). All this promises great opportunities for eco-friendly brands.…”

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“…In addition, the question that needs to be answered is: Do all consumers who value the environment prefer to buy environmentally friendly products? Especially among young consumers, such as university students, who we can call Generation Z, the ecological value judgment has developed strongly (Wang et al, 2022). Can we conclude that green purchasing behavior goes hand in hand with the increased environmental values and attitudes of these young consumers?…”

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Better self and better us: Exploring the individual and collective motivations for China's Generation Z consumers to reduce plastic pollution

Cited by 36 publications

References 61 publications

Research and Application of Polypropylene Carbonate Composite Materials: A Review

Research and Application of Polypropylene Carbonate Composite Materials: A Review

Smart Mobility in a Smart City in the Context of Generation Z Sustainability, Use of ICT, and Participation

Investigating the Effect of Consumers Environmental Values on Green Buying Behavior

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