Abstract
In recent years, both higher education institutions and industries have been expected to take the lead on environmental conservation and sustainable development practices and approaches. This chapter critically examines how educational awareness initiatives for green distribution could promote sustainable growth while reducing environmental effects through efficient resource usage and waste reduction. Despite increased attention, there is still a lack of understanding of how educational awareness affects green distribution. This chapter addressed this issue by conducting a comprehensive literature review with studies from 2010 to 2024, utilizing Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science databases. Following screening, 36 relevant studies were identified and evaluated. The results indicate that education and training is the most important strategy to improve educational awareness of green distribution, followed by public awareness and campaigns, marketing, and policy development. Research and development, collaborative efforts, and conferences are less emphasized. Educational and knowledge barriers are the most significant, followed by financial and organizational issues. Technological, cultural, social, operational, and logistical barriers are moderately frequent, while market and competition, and government and policy barriers are less prominent. Educational programs significantly enhance knowledge and practical application of green distribution practices, with university curricula, professional training, and community initiatives showing measurable improvements in sustainability. This chapter highlights the importance of educational awareness for green distribution in achieving sustainable development goals. Educational institutions and industry can significantly contribute to the global sustainability agenda by equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills hence providing valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and industry stakeholders.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Green Supply Chain Management in the Constrained Economy: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning |
| Editors | Mufaro Dzingirai |
| Publisher | Nova Science Publishers |
| Chapter | 8 |
| Pages | 175-217 |
| Number of pages | 43 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9798895305294 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9798895304587 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 16 Apr 2025 |
Keywords
- Education
- Green distribution
- Sustainable development
- Sustainable supply chain management
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- General Economics,Econometrics and Finance
