“…In addition, social globalization (SG) may exert beneficial and detrimental effects on the environmental imprint [ 19 ]. One potential benefit of social globalization is the enhanced interconnection and flow of ideas, which may contribute to the dissemination of sustainable practices and technology and a heightened consciousness about environmental concerns [ 20 ]. Conversely, social globalization may also engender heightened levels of consumerism and waste, disseminating unsustainable habits [ 21 ].…”