Promoting consumer adoption of water-efficient washing machines in China: Barriers and countermeasures

Fan, Liangxin; Tong, Yan; Niu, Haibo

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.10.325

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“…Similar findings are reported by Willis et al (2013) in a study that provides evidence on the potential savings derived from efficient appliances in Australia. More benefits of adopting water-efficient appliances are documented in Marinoski et al (2018), Fan et al (2019) as well as Abu-Bakar et al (2021). It should be emphasised that if not coupled with green water consumption behaviour, installing water-efficient appliances will not result in the desired water consumption reductions.…”

Section: Household Water Conservationmentioning

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Understanding household water-use behaviour in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa

Murwirapachena

2021

Water Policy

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Climate change, population growth and industrial activities continue to threaten water security, especially in the semi-arid regions. Demand management policies are essential in minimising the effects of acute water shortages. Such policies require information on household water consumption patterns and their behavioural practices. This study examines household water consumption behaviour and the adoption of water-efficient appliances in Johannesburg, South Africa. The study uses probit regression models to analyse survey data collected from 889 households during the period November 2017 to February 2018. Results show that while most households do not have water-efficient appliances installed in their homes, they do practise water-efficient behaviour. Older respondents as well as males and lower-income respondents are found to be more likely to practise efficient water-use behaviour. However, biographical variables do not generally influence the adoption of water-efficient appliances. These results are essential for policy-makers when formulating targeted water demand management policies. Thus, policy-makers should focus more on younger people, women and higher-income households when developing campaigns on efficient water-use behaviour.

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Section: Household Water Conservationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Understanding household water-use behaviour in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa

Murwirapachena

2021

Water Policy

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“…Encouraging residents to adopt water-saving appliances has been considered a critical way to conserve water resources. In promoting consumer purchase intention on water-saving appliances, conventional wisdom mainly focuses on external factors, such as demographic characteristics and product characteristics ( Mu et al, 2014 ; Tapsuwan et al, 2018 ; Fan et al, 2019 ). In contrast to the previous literature, we draw on the risk perception perspective and examine the psychological mechanisms that influence purchase intention.…”

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“…Compared with previous studies focusing on the impact of education, and income, we revealed the psychological factors influencing purchase intention on water-saving appliances. Conventional wisdom primarily focuses on consumer demographic such as education and income ( Martínez-Espiñeira and García-Valiñas, 2013 ; Tapsuwan et al, 2018 ), and product characteristics such as water-saving performance ( Hustvedt et al, 2013 ; Fan et al, 2019 ), leaving the psychological factors and mechanisms unresolved. Drawing on perceived risk theory, we explored the multiple psychological risks that influence purchase intention, including function risk, economic risk, and psychological risk, thereby extending the micro-foundation of how to promote consumer purchase intention on water-saving appliances.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For example, consumers considering the purchase of water-saving products would be most likely serious about water efficiency, whereas this sort of environmental performance is usually difficult to perceive before purchasing ( Chen and Chang, 2012 ). In a recent survey on the adoption of water-efficient washing machines in China, water efficiency has been identified as one of the main factors contributing to purchase intention ( Fan et al, 2019 ). In this condition, a consumer considering the purchase of a water-saving washing machine would usually be concerned if the water efficiency is worth the price.…”

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“…Mu et al (2014) found that water-saving knowledge, the degree of new and old houses, family size, and actual water prices will affect consumers’ purchase of water-saving appliances. Fan et al (2019) found that consumers’ education level, income level and water-saving knowledge, as well as the water-saving and energy-saving performance of washing machines, will significantly affect the purchase intention of water-saving washing machines.…”

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Tian

2023

Front. Psychol.

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With the blooming of the socio-economy in China, urban water consumption continues rising, and the promotion of water-saving appliances has become one of the priorities of water saving efforts. Based on the perceived risk theory, this research constructs a moderated mediation model to explore the mechanisms that explain and affect consumers’ willingness to purchase water-saving appliances. The study finds that consumers’ perceived risk of buying water-saving appliances is mainly functional, economic, and psychological risks. Perceived risk will reduce consumers’ quality trust and green trust in water-saving appliances, and indirectly influences consumers’ willingness to buy through quality and green trust. In addition, we find that consumer knowledge of water-saving appliances can weaken the negative impact of perceived risk on quality trust and green trust and the indirect inhibitory effect on purchase intentions. In final, we provide policy recommendations to guide consumers to purchase water-saving appliances and promote the popularization of water-saving appliances.

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Promoting consumer adoption of water-efficient washing machines in China: Barriers and countermeasures

Cited by 10 publications

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Understanding household water-use behaviour in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa

Understanding household water-use behaviour in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa

Exploring consumer perceived risk and purchase intention of water-saving appliances: A moderated dual-mediation model

Environmental performance of a household laundry cycle

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