Towards A Conceptual Framework of Sustainable Practices of Post-consumer Textile Waste at Garment End of Lifecycle: A Systematic Literature Review Approach

Fashion is characterised by rapidly changing trends and consumption patterns which have led to complexities and dynamism of the fashion supply chain (SC). Excessive generation of wastes highlights the need for innovative ways to address unsustainable practices by feeding the waste back into the supply chain system. This paper reviews the extant literature on sustainability within the fashion industry’s supply chain to establish available sustainability practices to manage post-consumer textile waste (PCTW) at garment end of lifecycle. Four sustainable practices emerged from the review—education and engagement, recovery and redistribution, reuse, and recycling—and are central to a framework that shows the interaction of garment end of lifecycle practices and could the achievement of strategic competitive advantage. Our findings emphasise the importance for interaction and collaboration between consumers and retailers and further involvement of the entire supply chain. In addition, sustainability paradoxes were evident across the sustainable practices. To avoid this, for retailers are urged to shift towards cradle to cradle (closed loop) lifecycle supply chains. Furthermore, retailers should evaluate the practices they adopt by questioning their aim in the achievement of sustainability. We suggest that firms should consider the entire supply chain when adopting a sustainable practice and each agent’s role in achieving the overall outcome of sustained competitive advantage

Roles of the Red List of Ecosystems in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework

Roles of the Red List of Ecosystems in the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framewor

Tailoring gas separation performance in plastic crystal membranes with polymer additives

The use of polymer or inorganic additives are shown to have a synergistic effect on the gas separation performance of plastic crystal membranes

Decoding microplastic shedding from cotton/polyester blends: An analysis through fiber identification

Decoding microplastic shedding from cotton/polyester blends: An analysis through fiber identificatio

CFTel: A Practical Architecture for Robust and Scalable Telerobotics with Cloud-Fog Automation

CFTel: A Practical Architecture for Robust and Scalable Telerobotics with Cloud-Fog Automatio

AI as a Cultural Mediator: Large Language Models in Academic Integration

AI as a Cultural Mediator: Large Language Models in Academic Integratio

Development of a database for non-nutritive antioxidants in Australian-grown horticultural commodities

AbstractAimThis cross‐sectional study aimed to measure total polyphenols, total flavonoids, total anthocyanins, lutein and lycopene in Australian‐grown horticultural commodities.MethodsPrimary samples (n = 822) of Australian‐grown fruit, vegetables and nuts were purchased during peak growing season in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth between June 2021 and May 2022. Samples were prepared (e.g., peeled, trimmed, de‐seeded) as they would usually be consumed. Raw, composite samples were analysed using spectrometry (polyphenols, flavonoids, anthocyanins), normal phase high‐performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet–visible detection (lutein) and reverse phase high‐performance liquid chromatography with ultraviolet–visible detection (lycopene).ResultsA nationally representative dataset of two types of antioxidants (total polyphenols and flavonoids) in 86 types of fresh fruit (n = 38), dried fruit (n = 6), fresh vegetables (n = 38) and nuts (n = 4) was produced. Total anthocyanins, lutein and lycopene were measured in a subset of foods.ConclusionsThe new data reflect current growing practices, varieties, climate, and analytical methods and provide information that will assist consumer education on sources of dietary antioxidants

Functional bio-packaging enhanced with nanocellulose from rice straw and cinnamon essential oil Pickering emulsion for fruit preservation

Biopackaging materials are gaining significant attention compared to traditional synthetic polymers thanks to their biodegradable and biocompatible nature to be used in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. The current major gaps in research regarding these biopackaging materials are their low mechanical strength and the introduction of functional additives to enhance their range of applications. In this paper, a biopackaging material is formulated using polyvinyl alcohol with glycerol as a plasticizer, rice straw-derived nanocellulose as a mechanical property enhancer and cinnamon essential oil Pickering emulsion as the main functional ingredient for strawberry preservation. With the combination of nanocellulose and Pickering emulsion, this study finds that the packaging material exhibits good heat-resistance, mechanical, and water-barrier properties. At an emulsion concentration as low as 10% (v/w) in the casting solution, high UV absorbance capacity (up to 100% UVC), high antibacterial activity (92.4% Escherichia coli inhibition), and good antioxidative properties (up to 43% DPPH radical scavenging) were observed. These bioactive properties and the inherent moisture barrier property of the packaging material are utilized for strawberry preservation with a significant preservation time of 21 days compared to control samples that start to grow a white fungus on day 11. This combination of biopackaging with a naturally derived functional additive is proven to be effective in preserving fruits, especially easily spoiled ones like strawberries

A Global Perspective of Rural Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Digital Era: A Panel Report

Rural communities play a significant role in terms of agriculture, climate change, ecological balance, tourism, and indigenous cultures. However, traditionally, rural communities underperform in innovations and entrepreneurship, largely due to the lack of resources, infrastructure and various inhibiting cultural and political factors. With the advent of digital technologies, rural communities have received unique opportunities to engage in innovation and entrepreneurial activities that are affordable, easy-to-use, easy-to-learn, and easy-to-implement – bypassing some of the inherent challenges indigenous to rural areas. Considering the importance of this timely topic, a panel was conducted at the Pacific Asian Conference on Information Systems (PACIS) in Dubai in 2021. The objective of this panel was to initiate a much-needed conversation regarding rural innovation and entrepreneurship in the digital era and motivate academics, particularly information systems researchers, to conduct research to understand the role of digital technology in rural innovation and entrepreneurship. The panel report provides an overarching framework, that is based on socio-materialism, to guide future research in this emerging area of studies.</p

Advanced practice nursing in dialysis: effect of the renal access coordinator on patient outcomes

Advanced practice nursing in dialysis: effect of the renal access coordinator on patient outcome