Ana Paula Provin

• Master
• PhD Student at Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina

The textile industry has one of the highest levels of employment around the world, but this is considered one of the most polluting activities. Researchers are therefore constantly looking for solutions and innovations that can mitigate the negative environmental impacts arising from this sector. This article provides an analytical literature revie...

Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been studied as an alternative material in several segments of the food, pharmaceutical, materials and textile industries. The importance of BC is linked to sustainability goals, since it is an easily degradable biomaterial of low toxicity to the environment and is a renewable raw material. For use in the textile area,...

In the context of current environmental, social and economic issues, it is imperative to perform more in-depth studies on waste management and the life cycle of a product. Thus, the concept of circular economy, aimed at transforming traditional patterns of production and economic growth, is extremely important. One way to mitigate negative environm...

Bacterial cellulose (BC) has been studied as an alternative material in several segments of the food, pharmaceutical, materials and textile industries. The importance of BC is linked to sustainability goals, since it is an easily degradable biomaterial of low toxicity to the environment and is a renewable raw material. For use in the textile area,...

The textile industry is one of the most complex sectors in relation to environmental degradation, both with regard to the materials used from petroleum and its chemical processes and during its manufacture and disposal. Therefore, new possibilities for more sustainable materials are emerging. One of the options is the use of microorganisms, as the...

Purpose This study aims to propose a theoretical model with dimensions, categories, indicators and descriptors to evaluate the social relevance of graduate studies. It addresses specific problems in current graduate programs, such as the lack of comprehensive integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the limited emphasis on social...

Purpose Higher education institutions (HEIs) have a pivotal role in global sustainable development. The purpose of this study is to assess the QualEnv Consortium's contributions (QualEnv, a cooperative network of 16 universities across several countries, aimed to promote sustainability within HEIs). This paper focuses on three key objectives: illus...

Frugal innovation (FI) is a recent topic in the scientific literature and it was introduced in relation to management studies. According to scholars, FI is a promising way to serve low-income people who cannot afford conventional products, especially those in developing countries, and to address the urgent need to rethink how resources can be used...

The period from 2019 to 2022 has been defined by the COVID-19 pandemic, resulting in an unprecedented demand for and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). However, the disposal of PPE without considering its environmental impact and proper waste management practices has become a growing concern. The increased demand for PPE during the pandemi...

The years 2019 to 2022 are being marked by the pandemic resulting from a viral infection, COVID-19. The demand and use of PPE has never been so high and it is often discarded without considering the correct disposal route and the environmental impact that this type and volume of waste can generate. The aim of this study was to analyze the increased...

In recent years, several researchers have focused their studies on the development of sustainable biomaterials using renewable sources, including the incorporation of living biological systems. One of the best biomaterials is bacterial cellulose (BC). There are several ways to produce BC, from using a pure strain to producing the fermented drink ko...

To ensure the survival and quality of life of our species, we seek sustainable development to balance the economic, social and environmental spheres in an ethical and equitable manner. The United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) have become the guiding principles aimed at guaranteeing a safe space for everyone through awareness and cla...

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), food security expresses the idea that people can produce or buy enough nutritious food to satisfy their daily needs in order to have an active and healthy life. However, despite investments in research and practical solutions, a greater focus on the development of public polic...

The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak has resulted in a serious threat mainly to public health, but it is known that, in parallel, it affects all areas of sustainability: social, economic, and environmental. Consequently, achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) becomes even more unattainable. In this context, the SDG 12...

Inúmeros estudos são realizados todos os anos no intuito de descobrir formas inovadoras de elaborar têxteis para o conforto, segurança e, muitas vezes, que representem as ideologias do consumidor. No entanto, devido à problemática da indústria têxtil relacionada à degradação ambiental, pesquisadores têm realizado estudos acerca de materiais e proce...

RESUMO A produção de laranja é uma das principais atividades da agroindústria no mundo, sendo fabricado mais de 80 milhões de toneladas anuais. Consequentemente, resíduos orgânicos são gerados e, muitas vezes, seu descarte inadequado corrobora para o aumento da degradação ambiental. Diante deste contexto, coletou-se dados do consumo de laranjas e d...

The annual revenue of the beauty industry amounts to many billions of dollars, this being a prominent and constantly growing market with consumers ever more willing to invest in their appearance. Parallel to this, it is known that excessive consumption generates high levels of waste, affected by many factors from the selection of raw materials to t...