Green skincare products have become a significant global phenomenon, but the dominance of conventional skincare products in Indonesia faces immense challenges in adopting environmentally friendly products. Previous research explored consumer intentions to switch to green skincare products. However, there must be a critical gap in understanding the factors influencing the behavior of transitioning from conventional skincare products to green skincare products, primarily related to the barriers to adoption consumers face. This study aims to analyze the influence of motivator, pull, and inhibit factors on the intention and behavior of Indonesian consumers in switching to green skincare products. This study uses the Push-Pull-Mooring (PPM) framework as its conceptual framework. The survey was conducted online in various significant regions in Indonesia. The Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) method showed the validity value of 219 respondents. The results showed no significant social influences in encouraging Indonesian consumers to switch to green skincare products, while health and environmental benefits had a considerable influence. High price barriers to use, limited availability, and lack of information substantially inhibit consumer intent and weaken the positive influence of health and environmental benefits. Barriers to use do not moderate social influence on switching intentions, and consumer intentions to switch did not prove to be strong predictors of actual behavior. These findings highlight the importance of education strategies emphasizing health and environmental benefits and the need to address barriers to using green skincare products and encourage their use more effectively in Indonesia.

The petroleum industry is one of the main industries in the world, mainly due to energy demand. However, the activity involves several steps, such as exploration, drilling, production, transportation, and refining of petroleum. All these steps can contribute to environmental accidents, such as accidental oil spills and chronic pollution. Water pollution during the petroleum industry process is quite frequent. Therefore, some procedures and solutions to prevent or clean the water are very important for environmental protection. During the primary extraction of petroleum, seawater or water produced by prior extractions is used. As a result, the water is contaminated mainly by heavy metals and some organics. To minimize the environmental liability of some places near the petroliferous wells, the correct treatment includes neutralization, dissolved air flotation, filtration, and activated carbon treatment.

Corporations possess subsidiaries globally, forming a corporate network that engages with both human and natural cultural systems. The process of combining ecological and economic viewpoints presents certain difficulties. To achieve strong sustainability, it is necessary to transition from a business-centric strategy to one that integrates ecological principles into strategic decision-making. The objective of this study was to examine the role of Environmental Management Accounting in promoting company sustainability. An extensive examination of existing research, known as a systematic literature review, was conducted from 2015 to 2024. The Environmental Management Accounting paradigm was utilized in several contexts, encompassing corporate governance, supply chain management, and sustainability management accounting. A total of 868 full-text publications were found. EMA is a systematic approach for combining financial and non-financial measures of performance. This study aims to emphasize the importance of Environmental Management Accounting in addressing the challenges posed by the investigation of future opportunities, and how scholars and practitioners can contribute to the path towards corporate sustainable development. The focus is on the interaction between MA alignment and shifts in the structure and external circumstances. In addition, the study identified prospective areas for future research and highlighted their value for both scholars and practitioners.

In the realm of water resource management, optimizing the operation of multiple water pumps plays a pivotal role in ensuring the efficient distribution and conservation of this vital resource. This research paper proposes a novel approach to address this challenge by harnessing the power of Long Range (LoRa) communication technology for controlling multiple water pumps remotely. The study begins by exploring the existing methodologies in water pump control systems and identifies their limitations, particularly in terms of scalability, range, and energy efficiency. Subsequently, it introduces the concept of LoRa technology and its applicability in the domain of multiple water pump control, highlighting its long-range communicating capability, low-power consumption, and suitability for precision agriculture. The system architecture is delineated, encompassing the integration of LoRa transceivers with each water pump, a central control unit, and a user interface for remote monitoring and management. To evaluate the efficacy of the proposed system, a series of experiments are conducted in real-world scenarios, encompassing various operational conditions and geographic locations. Performance metrics including response time and reliability are meticulously measured and analyzed. The findings of this research demonstrate significant improvements in the reliability of water pump control systems using LoRa technology.

Ecotourism is a type of forest management that places a strong emphasis on the idea of balancing the use of forest resources for both environmental and economic purposes. Pinus Sari Forest (PSF) is an ecotourism object destination with the main tourist attraction being old pine trees which mark the shift from pine sap harvesting to tourism activities. Due to the transition of forest management in PSF, it is necessary to assess the sustainability of ecotourism activities. This research aims to assess the sustainability status of PSF ecotourism object destinations. This research used a multi-dimensional scaling (MDS) method to cover the five specific dimensions, namely ecological, economic, social, legal and institutional, as well as accessibility and infrastructure with the given number of attributes in each dimension. This research reveals that the ecological (74.95%), economic (69.46%), social (59.5%), legal and institutional (57.42%), accessibility and infrastructure (58.66%) dimensions are all classified as moderately sustainable. Based on the sustainability index of these five dimensions, this research concludes that the level of sustainability of this PSF ecotourism object destination is moderately sustainable, with an obtained index of 62.77%. We recommend the operator evaluate and manage the sensitive attributes properly to escalate the sustainability status of the PSF ecotourism destination.

Fixed assets are signs of a significant source of carbon emissions in intensive carbon sectors. This study aims to investigate the impact of asset structure and asset utilization efficiency on the carbon emissions reduction in high polluting industry in Indonesia. The study uses the high-polluting industries in Indonesia in the period 2018-2022, as the sample. Secondary data were collected from the company’s annual and sustainability report from the company’s website. To test the hypotheses, the study used logistic regression. The results show asset structure does not have a significant effect on carbon emissions reduction, however, asset utilization efficiency has a negative effect on carbon emissions reduction. This study’s results highlight the critical need for the government and research organizations to define the carbon emissions capacity of various fixed assets. As a result, it is easier for high-carbon industries to implement more detailed carbon management strategies and maximize their carbon advantages.

The high number of students and the various activities that involve them can contribute to the increase in plastic waste on campus. Student environmental education in plastic waste management plays an important role in the sustainability of a green campus. The objective of this study was: 1) to evaluate the implementation of environmental education in plastic waste management on the green campus in Malang City; and 2) to determine the students’ achievements in environmental education about plastic waste management, focusing on the knowledge, awareness, behavior, skills, and participation. This study utilized a survey method with a quantitative descriptive approach, involving a total of 1,038 respondents. Data was acquired using a closed questionnaire that had been modified and distributed using a QR code. The Weighted Mean approach was utilized in data analysis. The study revealed the following findings: 1) The green campus in Malang City has implemented a curriculum that is integrated with environmental education but has different implementation specifications; 2) Students’ environmental education in plastic waste management at the three green campuses fits in the high category; 3) The results indicated that student achievement was very high in awareness, high in knowledge and behavior, but low in skills and participation. Integrating environmental education into the learning process, along with stimulating activities, is crucial to encourage student participation in plastic waste management.

Local governments have a significant and strategic position in development because they are at the site/field level that is directl=y related to the community. In reality, each local government organization has a program in the same place, so there is no program coordination between local government organizations. Environmentally aware village governance emphasizes the role of local governments in sustainable and environmentally aware development. The analytical framework examines the relationship between four independent variables [X1] Program, [X2] Environmental Governance, [X3] Market Access, [X4] Institutional Collaboration, with dependent variables [Y1] Sustainable Development and [Y2] Collaborative Governance-Pentahelix. This study focuses on the significant role of effective institutional collaboration in achieving sustainable development and good governance. To optimize sustainable development and governance in forest landscapes, a holistic approach that combines strong institutional collaboration and environmental governance is essential. In addition, strong environmental policies at the village level must support mangrove forest conservation, which is essential for maintaining coastal biodiversity. The results of the study indicate that institutional collaboration and environmental governance are significant key factors in achieving sustainable development and good governance, while market access and programs do not have a significant impact on sustainable development. Institutional collaboration directly contributes to sustainable development and good governance. Consequently, this study shows that strong and effective environmental governance is needed for environmental management and sustainable development in the village. Thus, this study shows that to achieve success in environmental management and sustainable development in the village, strong environmental governance and effective institutional collaboration are needed.

Identifying and mapping plant types in the household environment that contribute to carbon uptake is the goal of this research. The research method used exploratory descriptive by exploring and collecting information from respondents and field observation about plant types that play a role in carbon absorption and sources of carbon emissions produced in households (LPG, electricity, and transportation emissions). Primary data was collected from four sub-districts (Suralaga, Labuhan Haji, Sakra, Sukamulia) with 75 respondents per sub-district. Data was analyzed quantitatively descriptively, which describes the amount of carbon emissions produced by households, plant types, and the amount of carbon uptake by various plant types. The results show that plants with the highest carbon uptake and also mostly found at research locations are Mango (Mangifera indica) at 445.3, followed by Matoa (Pometia pinnata) at 39.76, Jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus) at 26.51 and the rest is a combination of several types of fruit plant, such as Srikaya (Annona squamosa), Soursop (Annona muricata), Coconut (Cocos nucifera), Banana (Musa acuminata), Guava (Syzygium), Sapodilla (Manilkara zapota), Papaya (Carica papaya), Longan (Dimocarpus longan), Rambutan (Nephelium lappaceum), Oranges (Citrus), and Avocados (Persea americana). The results of the analysis show that these trees cannot fulfill the carbon absorption resulting from LPG emissions, electricity emissions and transportation emissions from households, even though all calculation shows that it still unbalanced, and needs more plants to be planted. These findings can be used as a basis for making policies to regulate CO₂ emissions originating from households.

The current study aimed to identify the reality of early childhood female teachers’ practice for their roles in spreading environmental awareness among children. The study followed the descriptive analytical method. The study was conducted on a sample of 41 early childhood educators in institutions associated with the Department of Education in the Northern Border Region. The results of the current study indicated that early childhood teachers had an average level of practice for their roles in spreading environmental awareness, as the overall average was (3.77). The distribution of the levels of reality of early childhood teachers’ practice for their roles in spreading environmental awareness among the study sample members was as follows: (22.0%) of early childhood female teachers had a low level, while (17.0%) had a medium level of practice for their roles in spreading environmental awareness, while (61.0%) had a high level. The results of the current study indicated that there were no statistically significant differences at the level of significance (0.05) between the categories of years of experience. The results of the current study indicated that there were statistically significant differences that may be due to the academic qualification e, the academic qualification specialty (kindergarten/other specialty) and the number of training courses variable. The findings suggest several implications for science educators broadly, and specifically for those in Saudi Arabia, are highlighted. It is argued that not only should teachers possess knowledge about environmental issues, but they should also demonstrate environmental concern themselves, as their actions and thoughts greatly influence the students they teach.

One of the adopted policies to contribute to this effort is the carbon tax policy, which is being implemented in several countries. However, its effectiveness remains heavily affected by public perceptions and reactions. Therefore, this paper explores the environmental policy implications of carbon tax implementation in Indonesia using a Natural Language Processing (NLP) approach. As seen, the data were directly surveyed from 377 respondents and analyzed using the BERT model. After analysis, most respondents feel positive about the carbon tax, stating that with a policy like that, levels of pollution will be reduced in a green economy. Word clouds of text data bring to the fore important keywords on carbon tax — ‘emission’, ‘climate change’, and ‘green economy’-pointing to the actual gist on which the public discourse is centered. The correlation analysis also shows a strong relationship between perceptions of the carbon tax with views on economic and environmental impacts. The implications are useful for policymakers to come up with a communication strategy optimization and an implementation of the carbon tax in Indonesia, considering public concerns and expectations.

This study examines the antecedents and consequences of green trust in the context of environmentally friendly cosmetic products. Specifically, it investigates the influence of green perceived quality and green satisfaction on green trust, as well as the subsequent impact of green trust on consumer commitment and repurchase intention. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a survey method of 284 respondents. SEM within the AMOS software was used to examine the data. The results support six hypotheses. The first hypothesis asserts that green perceived quality positively influences both green satisfaction and green trust; the positive influence of green satisfaction was found on green trust; and green trust positively influences green commitment and repurchase intention. However, one unproven hypothesis was that green satisfaction influenced repurchase intention. These findings contribute to understanding the dynamics of green trust and its role in driving consumer behavior towards environmentally friendly cosmetic products.

According to WHO, in 2024, unsafe food is estimated to potentially cause 600 million cases of foodborne illnesses and 420,000 deaths. In 2017, 106 cases of foodborne illnesses in 24 provinces were confirmed by the National Agency of Drug and Food Control (BPOM). This research aims to evaluate temporary waste disposal sites; presence of flies; sanitation hygiene; room sanitation; chemical parameter testing in food samples; and chemical, biological, and physical parameter testing in drinking and clean water. The type of research used is descriptive research. This study aims to observe sanitation and laboratory examination results of food samples, drinking water samples, clean water samples, and ambient air samples at Pattimura Ambon Airport. The research design used is cross-sectional. Testing of water and food samples was conducted at the Environmental Health and Disease Control Technical Institute (BTKLPP). Based on the evaluation results, compliance with the use of work clothing by workers did not meet standards. In addition, the construction of restaurant walls and floors also did not meet standards, namely, they were not waterproof.

The Bau Nyale tradition, practiced by coastal communities in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, revolves around the search for sea worms, symbolizing blessings and good fortune. This study aims to 1) identify the behavior of the Kuta village community in the Bau Nyale tradition to address climate change impacts, and 2) analyze the tradition’s role in mitigating these impacts, especially on the marine ecosystem in Lombok. Using a qualitative approach, data collection methods included in-depth interviews, direct observation, and documentation in Sukarara Village, Central Lombok. Data analysis was conducted using NVIVO 12 plus. The findings show that Bau Nyale is not only a cultural ritual but also an environmental adaptation mechanism. It contributes to maintaining marine ecosystem balance through sustainable practices and raises public awareness about environmental conservation and climate change threats. The tradition has significant potential to be integrated with modern scientific approaches, offering a sustainable and resilient strategy for natural resource management in the face of climate change.

The current property tax on the forestry sector in Indonesia imposes a heavy burden on taxpayers which reduces the competitiveness of forest products and encourages deforestation amidst Indonesia's efforts to achieve net-zero emission targets. Forestry taxes should be able to balance business profitability and natural resource conservation through the strengthening of ecosystem services provided by forests. This study aims to provide alternative policy and improvements of the administration of property tax policy to support the carbon sequestration function of Indonesia's tropical rainforests and forestry industry. This research is a qualitative study that employs focus group discussions, in-depth interviews, and content analysis to collect data. The data analysis technique employed were successive approximation, illustrative method, and ideal types. Writers identified several policy and administration problems such as uncertain and complex land valuation, high tax rates, insignificant tax deductions, open interpretation of land classification, and numerous user charges. Alternative policies proposed are property tax incentives which consist of tax rate reduction and adjustment of deductions. The provision of tax incentives is expected to encourage reforestation efforts and reduce deforestation, therefore supporting the carbon sequestration of Indonesia's tropical rainforests in the context of climate change mitigation.

The review study explores contemporary Earth observation (EO) methods and the influential role of citizen science in environmental research. It emphasizes the integration of diverse datasets-such as satellite imagery, field surveys, and citizen science contributions, to enhance the precision and efficiency of Earth system studies. By combining high-resolution remote sensing technologies with ground-based observations, researchers can effectively monitor and analyze biodiversity hotspots and other critical environmental phenomena. The study highlights the crucial role of citizen science and community engagement in broadening data collection efforts and involving the public in environmental monitoring initiatives. It also acknowledges the importance of field studies and research expeditions for validating and complementing EO data. A key focus of the review is the use of open-source tools and innovative methodologies that facilitate high-quality research on constrained budgets. This approach improves accessibility and repeatability, enabling significant scientific advancements without substantial financial investments. The review showcases how leveraging these integrated technologies can advance Earth science research and overcome financial barriers, ensuring that valuable scientific contributions are achievable even with limited resources. This review provides practical insights for integrating EO techniques, field studies, and citizen science, offering guidance for conducting impactful and cost-effective environmental research.

This research is motivated by seeing that mining activities in Nagari Air Dingin, Solok Regency, Indonesia, have increased the risk of floods and landslides, causing deforestation, thereby eliminating the function of forests in preventing disasters. For this reason, the research aims to explain the dynamics of disaster management policies for environmental damage that results in disasters in the region. This research uses a qualitative approach with descriptive methods, and data collection is carried out through interviews, observation and documentation studies. The main findings of this research explain that environmental damage management policies in the area have been carried out by related parties, including rehabilitation and preservation of forest vegetation, as well as community participation through village “restoration” through coffee plants. Second, supervision of land use for mining: supervision of environmental permits for mining activities and regulation of illegal mining. Furthermore, the findings of this research also explain policy obstacles that focus on three aspects, namely weak law enforcement regarding land used for mining. Second, there is a lack of knowledge and community apathy regarding environmental management that has not been implemented, as well as the rehabilitation of forests and land whose functions have been damaged. Meanwhile, the significance of this research is that it provides benefits in environmental management policies to prevent disasters both theoretically and practically.

Treating wastewater is a crucial process to save the environment and provide freshwater conservation tools. This study aimed to develop a sustainable wastewater treatment process based on the biofiltration process. This study experiments employed two of the available local raw materials as filter media for biofiltration to treat the raw wastewater. The Dolomite (CaCO₃, MgCO₃), and Anhydrite crushed rocks (CaSO₄) were selected. The study was performed by constructing two pilot-scale biofiltration systems for 18 operation weeks. A group of wastewater quality parameters of the influent and effluent were tested at different periods of operation such as BOD₅, COD, pH, TDS, EC, cations, and anions: Mg⁺², Ca⁺², K⁺, Na⁺, HCO₃^-, Cl^-, NO^-3, and sodium absorption ratio (SAR). The results showed that both biofilters had high removal rates for BOD₅ and COD a low fluctuation based on period time. It is worth mentioning that the highest BOD₅ and COD removals were achieved in the first 6 weeks using the Dolomite filter reaching 95% and 96% respectively. Moreover, the following treatment using Dolomite showed high-efficiency removals for anions and cations such as Mg⁺² (87.15%), Na⁺ (57.76%), K⁺ (43.6%), Cl^- (77.3%), NO₃^- (92%) and HCO₃^- (63%). Also, the results indicated that the treated wastewater can be reused for irrigation purposes based on SAR which was 1.73. Meanwhile, the Anhydrite biofilter showed a low efficiency of anions and cations removals compared to Dolomite. For instance, the removal efficiency for Mg⁺², Na⁺, K⁺, Cl-, NO₃^-, HCO₃^- were 77.8%, 52%, and 21.1% 36.7 %, 52 % and 61.5%, respectively and SAR was 2.1 epm. In conclusion, the proposed biofiltration systems showed high removal rates for various pollutants from wastewater with some superiority for Dolomite media.

The existence of the Panglima Laot (sea commander) to sustainably manage coastal areas in Aceh Province faces various problems. Moreover, the role of the Panglima Laot institution is sub-optimal in implementing customary maritime (adat laot) rules for managing coastal areas. This study aims to analyze the institutional performance of Panglima Laot in the sustainable management of coastal areas. This study was conducted in Aceh, Indonesia. Observation and structured interviews (questionnaires) were utilized to gather primary data. Secondary data were acquired from various agencies. Data were analyzed through multiple linear regression analysis, and qualitative data was analyzed by scoring the Likert scale. The performance of the Panglima Laot institution, ranked from highest to lowest, was as follows: (1) the application of customary maritime law, (2) fishermen's compliance with the customary maritime law, (3) the implementation of roles and functions by the Panglima Laot, and (4) dispute resolution among fishermen. The role of Panglima Laot is significant in preserving coastal ecosystems. Enhancing the performance requires developing a strong synergy with the government for effective fisheries supervision and management.

The authors approach the scientific evidence for global warming from different points of view. It initially discussed the forcing methods adopted by IPCC and a large part of the scientific community to provide valuable tools for understanding the factors driving climate evolution. It evidences the main limit of the forcing method, which limits radiative heat exchanges according to the first law of thermodynamics. A more exhaustive thermodynamic analysis of the Earth system, considering both the first and second laws of thermodynamics, could offer insights into the energy fluxes and entropy generation associated with climate-related phenomena and better describe the Earth’s heat engine. The exergy analysis is a promising tool for assessing the quality and efficiency of energy utilization and identifying the directions and opportunities for sustainable energy development. It provides a complete evaluation of natural and human-induced climate change phenomena. The results have been analyzed in the light of constructal law, observing that human impacts and the fast-growing GHGs in the atmosphere are moving the planet’s development against this law.