Eco-design packaging: An epistemological analysis and transformative research agenda

Zeng, Tian; Deschênes, Jonathan; Durif, Fabien

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2020.123361

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“…This research adopts a mixed philosophical stance that combines interpretivism [96][97][98] and pragmatism [99]. As an epistemological stance, interpretivism was adopted in order to critically review extant literature and generate questions that then informed the ensuing inductive research approach, which sought to generate new theory on "negotiation" as a viable procurement path [100].…”

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A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance

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This research explores the failure of competitively tendered projects in the UK construction industry to procure the most suited contractor(s) to conduct the works. Such work may have equal relevance for other developed nations globally. This research seeks to teach clients and their representatives that “lowest price” does not mean “best value”, by presenting a case study of a successfully negotiated tender undertaken by a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) contractor; SME studies are relatively scant in academic literature. By applying the “lessons learnt” principle, this study seeks to improve future practice through the development of a novel alternative procurement option (i.e., negotiation). A mixed philosophical stance combining interpretivism and pragmatism was used—interpretivism to critically review literature in order to form the basis of inductive research to discuss negotiation as a viable procurement route, and pragmatism to analyse perceptions of tendering and procurement. The methods used follow a three-stage waterfall process including: (1) literature review and pilot study; (2) quantitative analysis of case study data; and (3) qualitative data collection via a focus group. Our research underscores the need to advise clients and their representatives of the importance of understanding the scope of works allowed within a tender submission before discounting it based solely on price. In addition, we highlight the failings of competitive tendering, which results in increased costs and project duration once the works commence on site. These findings provide new contemporary insight into procurement and tendering in the construction industry, with emphasis on SME contractors, existing relationships, and open-book negotiation. This research illustrates the adverse effects of early cost estimates produced without first securing a true understanding of project buildability and programming. Our work concludes with a novel insight into an alternative procurement option that involves early SME contractor involvement in an open-book environment, without the need for a third-party cost control.

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A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance

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“…Any project idea should be evaluated from positions of the whole society interests and absence of the potential danger for the humanity development. On the design sphere this statement is transmitted in the form of environmentally friendly packaging design concept [10]. Its determinative problem is a new values formation in the culture and consciousness in the society.…”

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From Waste to Usefulness: Packaging Design as a By-Product

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Didukh²,

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“…On the one hand, studies examining the influence of eco-design packaging on consumer food wastage were dominated by an engineering study in which consumer-related factors (e.g. perceptions, needs and knowledge) were generally overlooked (Zeng et al , 2020). Hence, the sustainable features perceived by consumers are limited as compared to those defined in the LCA (Zeng and Durif, 2020; Boesen et al , 2019).…”

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Impacts of consumers’ perceived risks in eco-design packaging on food wastage behaviors

Zeng

2021

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Purpose Packaging links products to consumers by delivering messages to promote healthy food consumption and reduce wastage. However, studies point to a knowledge gap and skepticism among consumers regarding the impact of eco-design packaging on food wastage reduction. To demystify this skepticism and fill the knowledge gap, this study aims to examine consumers’ perceived risks in eco-design packaging and their impact on consumer food wastage. Design/methodology/approach A survey was conducted to identify consumer-perceived risks in eco-design packaging and explain whether, and why, some dimensions of perceived risk are more influential on consumer food wastage decisions. Findings Consumers are prevented by financial, physical, functional, temporal and social factors from adopting eco-design packaging. Through structural equation modeling, we find consumer perceived risks in eco-design packaging influence their food wastage decisions through health consciousness and environmental awareness. Practical implications This study provides practical suggestions for packaging manufacturers, the food industry and policymakers. Originality/value Drawing on the perceived risk theory, this research highlights that the impacts of consumer-perceived risks differ, depending on the dimensions considered in their food wastage decision.

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Eco-design packaging: An epistemological analysis and transformative research agenda

Cited by 34 publications

References 70 publications

A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance

A Case Study of a Negotiated Tender within a Small-to-Medium Construction Contractor: Modelling Project Cost Variance

From Waste to Usefulness: Packaging Design as a By-Product

Impacts of consumers’ perceived risks in eco-design packaging on food wastage behaviors

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