Environmentally responsible behaviour of consumers: Evidence from Slovakia

Musová, Zdenka; Musa, Hussam; Matiova, Veronika

doi:10.14254/2071-789x.2021/14-1/12

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“…Insufficient or limited environmental awareness of some Slovak consumers has been confirmed from previous research (e.g. Musova et al, 2021). When purchasing, the environmental factors are not as crucial for them.…”

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confidence: 56%

“…Concerning the age of a consumer, the younger generations Y (born 1977-1994) and Z (born later than 1995) are characterized by a higher environmental awareness compared to previous generations (Kusa & Greskova, 2016). Statistically significant variables influencing environmentally responsible consumer behavior in Slovakia (in general) include age, gender, and income, according to previous research by Musova et al (2021). Mentioned demographic characteristics are important criteria for effective market segmentation in fashion businesses creating sustainable and circular offers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Consumers have been identified as key economic actors in driving the transition process towards CE, as they can support or hinder the uptake of the new circular fashion models through purchasing, use, and disposal choices. A significant portion of consumers have begun acting more responsibly towards the environment and in doing so have come to emphasize environmental requirements when deciding on and making purchases (Musova et al, 2021). Chekima et al (2016) have confirmed that the demand for sustainably made products is higher than ever as consumers become more educated and enjoy greater and immediate access to information.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Consumer Attitudes Towards New Circular Models in the Fashion Industry

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The fashion industry ranks among the most resource-intensive and environment-polluting industries. Circularity has been discussed as a solution to these problems. However, the transition towards a circular economy (CE) requires fundamental changes in the behavior and actions of all market entities. Consumer interest in sustainability and circularity can stimulate businesses to become more responsible and to offer circular solutions, and thus create a significant competitive advantage for these firms in a globalized market. This paper examines consumer attitudes towards the new circular models in the fashion industry (e.g. slow fashion, swapping, clothes rent, etc.). Consumer knowledge of these models, consumer willingness to support them as well as a correlation to selected demographic characteristics will be described along with consumer attitudes towards textile products made of waste and recycled material. Results will be introduced from a questionnaire survey carried out in October and November 2019 using the sample of 468 respondents in Slovakia. The obtained data were evaluated using statistical methods (Pearson Chi-Square, Wilcoxon test, Spearman’s correlation coefficient). While generally a low awareness of Slovak consumers of new models in the fashion industry was confirmed, the willingness of consumers to engage and support circular solutions was shown, especially among the younger generations. These results show that businesses that react to consumer expectations regarding circularity by offering products and services with environmental benefits may increase their competitiveness.

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“…Other studies on consumer environmental behavior [19] confirm that consumers who are aware of the negative impact of their personal consumption on the environment and its continuous deterioration tend to act more responsibly in this regard and are interested in supporting companies that produce environmentally friendly products. Consumers then try to help maintain the good condition of the environment by popularizing eco-friendly purchases [20].…”

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Pro-Ecological Behavior: Empirical Analysis on the Example of Polish Consumers

Ober

Karwot²

2022

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Intense economic, social and environmental changes are creating new challenges for both consumers and businesses. Today’s consumer is becoming increasingly conscious of the importance of living in harmony with both ethical standards and the environment. Access to global resources, including utilities such as water, sewage collection, electricity or gas, is so ubiquitous that modern man cannot imagine functioning without them. The aim of this article is to show how the statistical Polish consumer has, or wants to have, an impact on improving the quality of the natural environment by using available resources and technological solutions. The novelty here is the use of the structural equation model (SEM) to build a model of pro-environmental behaviors in relation to the motivating and limiting factors for undertaking such behaviors in Poland. The hypothesis that the statistical Polish consumer undertakes pro-environmental behaviors because of their positive impact on the natural environment was accepted in the study. Due to the complexity of research aspects, a mixed research procedure was applied, in which a literature review was combined with a survey and statistical analysis. For the purpose of the survey, the author’s questionnaire, “Pro-ecological behavior in Poland”, was created. The results of the study confirmed the adopted hypothesis and allowed conclusions to be formulated in which the research questions were answered and factors motivating and limiting pro-ecological activities in Poland were indicated. The factors presented and the model developed can be a signpost for the government of Poland and other European Union countries towards maintaining the current and introducing new reliefs, incentives and education on pro-environmental activities.

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“…This willingness has so much to do with certain form of motivation. The motivation to be environmentally responsible according to Musova et al [7] is closely connected to individual's personal commitment to environmental protection and actions taken at this individual level to improve environmental quality. ERB is made up of a combination of self interest and concern for other people, species, or ecosystems [8].…”

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An Assessment of the Performance of State Institutions in Environmental Protection in Taraba State, Nigeria

Babanyaya¹,

Oruonye

Ahmed

2021

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This study examined the performance of State institutions in environmental protection in Taraba State with a view to ascertaining their capacity for environmental protection or otherwise and the challenges undermining their efforts. The study is anchored on the theory of Environmentally Responsible Behaviour (ERB). The study adopted survey research design using field observation and interview schedule. Yearly allocations to the two institutions were compiled from the yearly budget documents of the state. The study findings reveal that the state generate the highest revenue of ₦2billion in 2017 which is about 25% and ₦1billion in 2018, 15.17% of the IGR. These were the pick period of the trade in African Rosewood logs in the state. The huge revenue gave legitimacy to the logging activities and explains why the activity persisted despite the existing forest regulations and efforts to stop it. Despite the huge revenue, findings revealed that it was only in the years 2000, 2013, and 2014 that the Ministry of Environment received up to 4% of the state budgetary allocation. The lowest allocation was in 2002 (0.12%), 2016 (0.15%) and 2007 (0.18%). Findings also reveal huge gap between the budgetary allocation and the actual amount released or expended in the sector. The low budgetary allocation reveals low level of attention paid to environmental issues over the years. The findings of the study reveal that it is only in the area of revenue generation that the state institutions performed relatively well. In terms of staffing, capacity building, infrastructures and equipment, improvement in environmental legislation and enforcement of environmental regulation, the state institutions did not fare well. Based on the findings, the study recommended more political commitment, increase funding, employment of more technically skilled staff and establishment of data bank for environmental inventories in the state.

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Environmentally responsible behaviour of consumers: Evidence from Slovakia

Cited by 48 publications

References 54 publications

Consumer Attitudes Towards New Circular Models in the Fashion Industry

Consumer Attitudes Towards New Circular Models in the Fashion Industry

Pro-Ecological Behavior: Empirical Analysis on the Example of Polish Consumers

An Assessment of the Performance of State Institutions in Environmental Protection in Taraba State, Nigeria

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