Magdalena Wojnarowska

• PhD
• Krakow University of Economics

Highlights • Ecolabeling supports the process of achieving sustainable production and consumption. • Consumer environmental awareness helps reduce negative impacts on the environment. • Environmental labeling influences consumer purchasing decisions. • AHP will assess the impact of ecolabeling on sustainable production and consumption

The ability of Industry 4.0 to help solve complex economic and social problems and implement complex concepts is assessed. Currently, one of the greatest challenges is the integration of the circular economy (CE) into real business practices. However, the link between these two ideas is not fully recognised, causing an interpretative dilemma. There...

The implementation and use of environmental management systems (EMSs) depend on the perceived credibility of their certificates. This study aims to identify and describe factors influencing the importance of certification credibility of EMSs. This study discusses the significance of such systems to enterprise credibility by administering and analys...

The conceptual framework of bioeconomy advances sustainability by ensuring that environmental, social, and economic goals are met. Although numerous authors perceive bioeconomy as a key sector to achieve sustainable transformation, there is a lack of a comprehensive set of factors determining sustainable entrepreneurship in the bioeconomy sector. T...

In this study, the optimisation of a process for producing medium-chain-length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl-PHA) by Pseudomonas putida KT2440 when fed with a polyethene (PE)-derived fatty acid mixture was investigated. The PE was pyrolysed to produce a hydrocarbon wax that was subsequently oxidised to produce a mixture of fatty acids, purified, and us...

Water is a primary resource, essential for life on planet Earth. It is not only a beverage or an indispensable tool for human hygiene and personal care, but also, above all, an essential means for agriculture and livestock farming. The aim of this study is to verify, through a short survey among a sample of University students, studying in Italy, t...

Effective waste management plays a vital role in advancing sustainability goals across industries, with particular relevance to glass manufacturing—a sector that generates significant environmental challenges due to its resource-intensive production processes and high waste generation. The scale of production results in the accumulation of substant...

Reducing the negative impact of economic activity on the environment has become a major challenge for public administration bodies and entrepreneurs. At the same time, the rapid pace of environmental and technological change is having a significant impact on the development of enterprises. As a result, companies are constantly seeking new strategie...

The changing market for products and services is leading contemporary entrepreneurs to prioritize environmental protection. With the increase in environmental awareness, consumers are more and more willing to choose healthy, safe products produced according to rules that are conducive to environmental protection. The growing interest in a pro-ecolo...

This research paper explores the role of environmental labelling in shaping the purchasing and consumption behaviours of Generation Z. The study aims to provide insights into the comprehension, perception, and attitude of this generation towards environmental labelling and to investigate how these factors impact their purchasing decisions. The resu...

Economic activity, especially production, is based on the use of natural resources. This is a fact that affects the growing pressure of the need to implement a sustainable approach to the design, manufacture, and disposal of products, as waste management and disposal have a significant impact on the environment. Therefore, the EU waste management p...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate, through a quantitative research, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on online food delivery in Italy and Poland, as well as to ascertain whether or not, under a consumer perspective, respondents consider such method as impacting on the environment and on food waste. Design/methodology/approach...

An increasingly visible trend among enterprises is the belief that one of the most effective ways of achieving growth is through the transition from the current ‘linear’ business model to a circular economy. This approach enables enterprises to create a pro‐environmental image and, at the same time, obtain a number of benefits. The purpose of this...

Objective: To identify potential limitations for the development of Polish enterprises resulting from the need to label dairy products. The focus is on Eco-Score labelling for a selected product from the dairy industry. Research Design & Methods: The article presents the calculations of the Eco-Score index for Polish mozzarella cheese (125 g) made...

The still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the current Russia-Ukraine war have deeply impacted the world, with aftermath that will long last. The whole EU food supply chain has been placed under unprecedented stresses and consumers are one of the most impacted stakeholders as, on the one hand, they have concerns related to price increase, and on the o...

In the modern retail system, labels may be defined as silent-sellers which, if recognized and understood by consumers, may allow them to make conscious choices. This simple concern is particularly important considering e-commerce: it ensures customers to find nearly everything they demand without the need to exit from home; however, as shoppers are...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to review, through a systematic literature review, the different perspectives from which imperfect, ugly and suboptimal food products lead to food waste, as well as to ascertain which are the already proposed improvements, and to present further solutions to develop more sustainable food production and consumpti...

The rapid growth of trade volume makes it necessary on the one hand to increase the safety and security of international trade and, on the other hand, to leave the flow of goods unobstructed. The Covid-19 pandemic severely impacted the world goods and services trade which, after almost 2 years, are still not back to December 2019’s volumes. This ch...

This book explores how the circular economy influences product design in today’s business and society. Drawing on contributions from a wide range of expert thinkers, this volume assesses the existing approaches, strategies and tools which facilitate socially and environmentally responsible production and consumption systems. It then goes on to high...

The modelling and optimization of a process for the production of the medium chain length polyhydroxyalkanoate (mcl‐PHA) by the bacterium Pseudomonas putida KT2440 when fed a synthetic fatty acid mixture (SFAM) was investigated. Four novel feeding strategies were developed and tested using a constructed model and the optimum one implemented in furt...

Research background: The adoption of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development obliges individual countries to take actions aimed at achieving the seventeen goals of sustainable development. One of the tasks is to transform the economy into a circular economy. The necessity of transformation results from the growing number of manufactured product...

Research background: Food production is more and more globalized concerning not only the suppliers of food ingredients and producers but also considering the packaging trends and solutions available on the market. In opposition to that trend the EU high quality food products schemes were implemented such as organic farming products or traditional a...

Społeczna odpowiedzialność biznesu stanowi koncepcję, w której organizacja przyjmuje odpowiedzialność za swoje działania w kontekście ekonomicznym, społecznym i środowiskowym. Takie podejście wywiera wpływ na podejmowane przez zarządzających decyzje związane z np. oceną i wyborem odpowiednich dostawców. W związku z tym organizacje stosując założeni...

The aim of this paper is to investigate the scope of undertaken and planned actions related to circular economy's standardized management systems according to first Europe's published standards (BS 8001: 2017, XPX 30-901: 2018) in the leading polish food sector organization for better understanding the relations between circular economy, quality ma...

Quality of life in urban space has become an increasingly common problem arising from cooperation between various stakeholders, especially in the context of increasing odour nuisance. That is why it is extremely important to know and shape the expectations and perceptions of residents regarding quality of life by accepting the place of residence, e...

This paper aims to assess the level of odour nuisance in the south-eastern part of Kraków (Płaszów) and the related quality of life. It includes two aspects: life comfort and the health aspect. Kraków is one of the largest urban centres in Poland. It is globally perceived as the cultural capital of Poland and is the country's main tourist destinati...

Over the past decades, enormous progress has been achieved with regard to research on environmentally friendly polymers. One of the most prominent families of such biopolymers are bacterially synthesized polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) that have been known since the 1920s. However, only as recent as the 1990s have extensive studies sprung out exponent...

The primary objective of the article was to establish the location of odour emitters with the use of spatial GIS analyses. The odour emitter location analysis based on measurements was carried out using QGIS software tools. The algorithm of the procedure was developed by analysing vector elements, including simulated odour streaks (in the form of w...

The objective of the paper is to compare teaching approaches and practices that are used on master programs within industrial engineering and related fields. The comparison is made on selected Polish and Thai universities that provided students and graduates for the research survey. Students and graduates from four Polish and six Thai universities...

The ongoing urbanisation results in the decreased distance between residential areas and odour-generating municipal facilities. Odours are one of the crucial problems for people exposed to them, both locally and nationwide. Recently Syft Technologies company has been developing a new mobile device used for investigations of odorous compounds - Voic...

The main purpose of the article was to compare different scenarios of biopolymer production and their impacts on the environment using Life Cycle Assessment. Three alternative polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA: amorphous PHA and poly(3-hydroxybutyrate), P(3HB)) production scenarios were considered to assess its environmental impact: Scenario A - Productio...

Purpose The aim of this paper is to investigate the scope of digitalization in the EMAS-registered organizations for better understanding its extent in environmental committed firms' activities. Design/methodology/approach A content analysis was employed to examine the environmental statements of the EMAS-registered organizations. About 60 Italian...

Context of the research: Research is increasingly carried out to take into account the social behavior of residents, the type of industry located in the area, and perceived preference for the place of residence. The quality of life in urban space is increasingly seen as a problem of cooperation between various stakeholders. These studies not only i...

Purpose: The main objective of this research is to identify the impact of parallel performance of various tasks on the individual effectiveness. Moreover, a methodological goal was set for the research to explore the possibilities of using eye-tracking in the studies of multitasking. Design/Methodology/Approach: The study was conducted in the form...

Niniejsza monografia stanowi efekt spotkań warsztatowych oraz wydarzeń realizowanych w ramach projektu Horyzont 2020 BLOOM Boosting European Citizens Knowledge and Awarness of Bioeconomy Research and Innovation, które zgromadziły naukowców i specjalistów zajmujących się różnymi obszarami biogospodarki z ośrodków naukowych w całej Polsce: Uniwersyte...

Purpose: The main objective of this article is to assess the intensity of odour nuisance in urban areas, as resulting from the current solid waste disposal management policy. Design/Methodology/Approach: During the study severaal parameters were evaluated: in-situ odour concentration using the NasalRanger method (expressed in ouE/m3), hedonic odour...

The growing importance of sustainable development, especially regarding environmental issues, contributes to shaping new trends at the level of enterprises. Sustainable development is perceived as a source of new entrepreneurial opportunities that serve to solve social and environmental problems. The main objective of this study is to identify fact...

Abstract: Circular Economy is a regenerative system in which resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimised by slowing, closing, and narrowing material and energy loops. This can be achieved through long-lasting design, maintenance, repair, reuse, remanufacturing, refurbishing, and recycling. This theory requires deep changes...

Data used in order to determine the level of pollutants present in the air in Krakow came from three air quality monitoring stations located in Bulwarowa street, Bujaka street and Krasińskiego avenue. Based on these data, an analysis was performed concerning air quality in Krakow in 2010-2016. Also, a correlation analysis was performed to investiga...

There are several strong and renowned commodity centres in Poland, including those located in Kraków, Poznań, Gdynia, Radom and Olsztyn. They show some diversification by their structures and specific operational conditions as well as local requirements. Such differences are observed also among foreign commodity science centres. This book contains...