Circular economy model for developing countries: evidence from Bangladesh

Ahmed, Zobayer; Mahmud, Sakib; Acet, Hakan

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09530

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“…The buyers stopped their orders due to the lack of safety measures. Then sustainability and sustainable supply chain management in the textile sectors have been introduced with proper safety and security factors [8]. Sustainable supply chain management implies sustainable development.…”

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Exploration of Barriers and Success Factors of Sustainability at Producer Level in Textile Industry: A Study of Bangladesh Perspective

Akter¹,

Baral²,

Auntu³

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The article describes the challenges and success factors of implementing sustainability in the Bangladeshi textile industry. The main purpose was to identify the barriers and change them to success to maintain a satisfactory and pleasant environment in the industry. Implementing and ensuring sustainability in the Bangladeshi textile industry is a priority. The barriers and success factors of sustainability in Bangladeshi textile industry through a survey based was evaluated. The survey was carried out through questionnaires of managers in the Bangladeshi textile industry. The test was carried out at the producer level of the industry based on the three pillars of sustainability (social, economic, and environmental). The 5-point Likert scale was used to receive the responses. We surveyed a total of 26 people from 7 different factories. SPSS software was used to analyse the surveyed data and quantify the barriers and success factors of sustainability. Data were statistically analysed using reliability tests, multiple regression analysis, ANOVA, coefficients, regression equation development, and Pearson's correlation. The analysis illustrated the socio-environmental aspect as the most important predictor, while the environmental-economic and economic-social aspects were the least important to the managers of the Bangladeshi textile industry. The performance of any industry depends on the management and their way of handling situations. Our research goal was to find out the challenges that the management faces and what could be possible solutions for these challenges. The article shows the ways of finding out the existing barriers to sustainability by conducting a survey of the textile industry and the possible solutions to these barriers to ensure a better work environment. The article also shows how to keep the industry performance updated, improved, and satisfactory. The report would be beneficial to the Bangladesh textile industry administration to identify industry barriers to implementing sustainability and changing it to success.

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Exploration of Barriers and Success Factors of Sustainability at Producer Level in Textile Industry: A Study of Bangladesh Perspective

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Baral²,

Auntu³

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“…Nevertheless, practices in the circular economy are not widely applied in the world and more awareness and knowledge capacity should be built for extending its applicability in the business environment. According to Z. Ahmed et al, compared to the developed countries, the developing countries rarely apply the concept of the circular economy (Ahmed, Z. et al 2022).…”

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Enterprise-level analysis on awareness, practices and barriers of circular economy in the fruit processing sector: in Armenia

MARKOSYAN

2022

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The current production model in the agri-food industry is not environmentally conscious and as a result, we face the challenges of extensive and inefficient resource use along with a massive amount of waste. The major objective of this study is to analyze the awareness, practices, and corresponding barriers among the selected enterprises on the circular economy. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods have been used in this study. A survey-based questionnaire has been designed by the author and 40 companies operating in the fruit processing sector (dry fruit and jams production) have been asked to fill in the survey. The results show that although 80% of the respondents are aware of the circular economy, the practices are not intensively implemented and the barriers associated are very diverse including financial burdens such as access to agricultural credits, lack of practical knowledge, and the necessary infrastructure as well as small production volumes, which doesn’t promote innovation and alternative production in the enterprises.

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“…The craft industry is a key component within the tourism framework, contributing significantly towards the Bangladesh economy. According to Bangladesh Handicrafts Manufacturers and Exporters Association, also referred to as Bangla Craft, this industry employs nearly five million locals, and it contributed an annual turnover of USD 174 million towards the local economy between 2018 and 2020 (Ahmed et al, 2022). From the total turnover value, textile-based craft contributed the largest revenue stream, followed with forest resource-based craft such as jute, hogla (a bush-like plant commonly seen along riverside and canals in the Sundarbans), bamboo, cane, water hyacinth products, rugs, seagrass baskets, pottery, weaving crafts as well as muslin (cotton handloom woven fabric).…”

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Handicrafts Perceived Authenticity and Purchase Behavior among Tourists in Bangladesh

Hossain¹,

Kedin²,

Talib³

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IJARBSS

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Global demand for handicraft products is rising, and it has contributed significantly towards the Bangladesh economy. In recent years, more handicraft centers have been built to better facilitate local handicraft operators reaching their customers (particularly tourists). Even small-scale and traditional handicraft operators are migrating to modern mass-production processes to cater the rising market demand. Given the scepticism as well as negative impression towards the authenticity of mass production handicrafts, this paper quantitatively examined tourists' perceived authenticity on local handicraft attributes and how it influences their purchase behaviour. From the analysis, respondents generally agreed that local handicrafts' attributes are unique and original, made from fine quality materials, promoting local culture and historical integrity, and reasonably priced. Except for uniqueness and originality, all these attributes were significantly linked to tourists' purchase behavior. Overall, outcome from this study would benefit both academicians and practitioners, particularly in the handicraft industry.

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Circular economy model for developing countries: evidence from Bangladesh

Cited by 30 publications

References 49 publications

Exploration of Barriers and Success Factors of Sustainability at Producer Level in Textile Industry: A Study of Bangladesh Perspective

Exploration of Barriers and Success Factors of Sustainability at Producer Level in Textile Industry: A Study of Bangladesh Perspective

Enterprise-level analysis on awareness, practices and barriers of circular economy in the fruit processing sector: in Armenia

Handicrafts Perceived Authenticity and Purchase Behavior among Tourists in Bangladesh

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