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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Corporate Social Responsibility Practices Amid Political and Economic Transformation in Europe
ClearEnvironmental sustainability from the perspective of political economy
Not relevant to microplastics — this book chapter takes a political economy perspective on environmental sustainability, discussing climate change, biodiversity loss, and plastic pollution at a broad policy and philosophical level rather than conducting original microplastics research.
Sustainable Marketing and the Challenges of Green Marketing Communication: Survey of Consumer Attitudes and Buying Behaviour for Sustainable Products in the Czech Republic
Not relevant to microplastics — this survey examines Czech consumer attitudes toward sustainable products, exploring the gap between professed environmental values and actual purchasing behavior, and the challenges of green marketing communication.
Accountability in the environmental crisis: From microsocial practices to moral orders
This paper is not relevant to microplastics — it is a sociological theory paper examining how accountability works in micro-level social interactions within the broader context of the environmental crisis.
Plastic Politics of Delay: How Political Corporate Social Responsibility Discourses Produce and Reinforce Inequality in Plastic Waste Governance
This study examines how Coca-Cola's World Without Waste initiative functions as a form of political corporate social responsibility that influences global plastics waste governance. The researcher found that the initiative employs delay tactics similar to those used by corporations in the climate debate, framing solutions in ways that hinder comprehensive policy action. The analysis suggests that such corporate involvement can exacerbate the plastics pollution crisis by promoting inequitable waste management approaches.
Green Entrepreneurship: Knowledge and Perception of Students and Professionals from Poland and Slovakia
This paper is not about microplastics; it surveys Polish and Slovak students and professionals on their understanding of 'green entrepreneurship' within an ESG framework, using literature review and primary survey methods.
Independent companies in the tobacco supply chain: transparency and environmental social governance
Despite its title referencing tobacco supply chain and ESG, this paper studies corporate transparency in the tobacco industry — not microplastic pollution. It examines how independent tobacco companies publicize sustainability activities while downplaying their involvement in tobacco production, and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Pro-environmental communication activities of paper and plastic packaging producers. Evidence from Poland
This study analyzed environmental communication in annual reports of Polish packaging producers, examining how transparently they report on circular economy and sustainability efforts. Better corporate transparency about plastic packaging impacts is important for policy accountability and reducing the plastic waste that becomes microplastic pollution.
Globalisation Versus Deglobalisation in the Fashion Industry
This paper is not relevant to microplastics research; it examines how deglobalization trends in geopolitics may reshape the fashion industry's supply chains, operations, and marketing strategies.
Drivers of green purchasing behaviour: a systematic review and a research agenda
This systematic review of 41 studies found that environmental concern, health consciousness, social influence, and perceived value are the strongest drivers of green purchasing behavior. While not directly about microplastics, the findings are relevant to understanding what motivates consumers to choose plastic-free or reduced-plastic products.
Sustentabilidade no processo produtivo da indústria cosmética: uma revisão da literatura
This systematic literature review examined sustainability practices in the cosmetics industry, including the growing concern over microplastic ingredients in cosmetic products. The review identified trends toward greener formulations, sustainable packaging, and consumer-driven pressure for environmental responsibility. The cosmetics sector is increasingly recognizing its environmental impact and exploring alternatives to synthetic microplastics.
Environmentalism or greenwashing? Responses of South African value chain actors to plastic straw marine pollution
This study examined how South African businesses across plastic-related supply chains are responding to public pressure about marine plastic pollution, finding a mix of genuine environmental action and greenwashing. The study highlights the gap between corporate promises to reduce plastic pollution and meaningful reduction in the plastics that become marine microplastics.
Factors affecting the application of social responsibility accounting: Evidence from plastic manufacturing companies
This is not about microplastics — it is a business and accounting study examining factors that influence Vietnamese plastic manufacturing companies' adoption of social responsibility accounting practices linked to UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Ephemeral Term “Sustainable Development” in Current EU Policies
Not relevant to microplastics — this policy analysis paper examines how the term 'sustainable development' is used inconsistently and with contradictory meanings across current European Union policies, using textual and conceptual review methods.
Sustainable Assessment of the Environmental Activities of Major Cosmetics and Personal Care Companies
This paper is not directly about microplastics; it assesses the environmental sustainability activities of major cosmetics and personal care companies, including OEM/ODM manufacturers and retailers, covering broad issues like climate change, waste, and water use.
Social Responsibility and Regulatory Issues: A Review of Corporate Financial Reporting in the Palm Oil Industry
This is not a microplastics research paper; it is a systematic literature review examining corporate financial reporting practices in the palm oil industry, focused on social responsibility, regulatory compliance, and governance challenges.
High School Sustainable and Green Chemistry: Historical–Epistemological and Pedagogical Considerations
Not relevant to microplastics — this is a chemistry education paper discussing how to better integrate sustainable and green chemistry into high school curricula, tracing the history of the Science, Technology, and Society movement and advocating for systems thinking approaches.
Trend analysis of sustainability claims in meat and dairy product launches (2004–2023): a case study of the UK, the USA, and China
Despite its title referencing sustainability and meat and dairy products, this paper studies trends in sustainability marketing claims on food product labels across the UK, USA, and China from 2004 to 2023 — not microplastic pollution. It examines which types of "green" claims have grown fastest in food product launches, and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
Exploring the Differences and InfluencingFactors of Public Participation in EnvironmentalProtection Behavior in the Private and PublicSpheres in China
Not relevant to microplastics — this sociological study analyzes factors influencing Chinese citizens' environmental protection behaviors in public and private spheres, using 2013 national survey data.
The Phenomenon of Greenwashing In The Fashion Industry: A Conceptual Framework
This paper develops a conceptual framework for understanding greenwashing in the fashion industry, where brands make misleading environmental claims. The fashion industry is a major source of synthetic microfiber pollution, making honest sustainability reporting especially important for environmental protection.
A systematic analysis of European markers of balanced environmental management under the conditions of economic circularity
Researchers analyzed European environmental management markers under circular economy conditions, examining environmental pollution indicators including microplastics and proposing an iron oxide-based technological method for treating wastewater contaminated with estrogens, microplastics, and oil.
Investigating Employee Green Behavior through Perceived Organizational Support for the Environment in the Hotel Industry
This paper is not relevant to microplastics; it studies how organizational support for environmental practices influences employees' green behaviors in Bangladeshi hotels.
Corporate Climate Transition Plans: Mapping the Fluctuating Legal Landscape
Despite its title referencing corporate climate transition plans and EU sustainability law, this editorial examines the evolving legal landscape for corporate climate obligations under EU directives — not microplastic pollution. It discusses the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and related regulations and is not relevant to microplastics or human health.
New Model for Quantifying the Impact of the Social Economy on Water Resources’ Sustainability
This study models correlations between social economy indicators and water resource sustainability across EU27 countries, finding that environmental protection spending tends to cover ecological objectives even when exceeding budget allocations. The study is not related to microplastic research.
6th International Conference EnRe - Energy & Responsibility: Book of Extended Abstracts
This conference proceedings volume presents extended abstracts from the 6th International EnRe Energy and Responsibility Conference, covering pathways to climate neutrality and sustainable green transition including topics related to plastic pollution and environmental responsibility.