This deliverable is one of the results of the project Research on Energy Data Utilization for Carbon Emission Decline by Heat pumps and Efficiency, while Assuring Thermal Comfort Achievement in Residential Buildings (REDUCEDHEATCARB). This deliverable describes the REDUCEDHEATCARB model, a model used …

Abstract. The rapid increase in e-waste poses significant environmental challenges. Most disposed Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) products, including computers, mobile phones, and household appliances, are currently recycled for materials rather than reused, due to perceived low residual value. This …

Pregnancy and early parenthood mark a transformative period where women become caregivers and assume a new role with new responsibilities. While often portrayed positively, the transition to motherhood can be overwhelming. This is especially true for women living in adverse circumstances, presenting …

The global sustainability transition starts with the local introduction of innovative solutions. Living labs in regions have a crucial role to play in testing and applying these innovative solutions in the early stages of the transition. In Utrecht a remarkable Household Lab is developed. It will not …

There is more and more to do on making better use of plastic waste. The plastic issue has been stressed several times by many governments, public agencies, businesses and academics. The concern over plastic waste resulted in plastic roadmaps and plastic pacts that aim to establish a circular plastic …

The visibility of sustainable energy measures is a channel of social influence, a means of conspicuous consumption, and affects the aesthetics of an environment. This study investigates how the visibility of sustainable household energy measures (i.e., installation of renewable energy and energy efficient …

Household food waste has a significant impact on the environment and to diminish this, understanding the effectiveness of different types of interventions, alone and in combination, is key. To better understand what makes waste-reduction interventions effective, we need to disentangle different intervention …

Human capital and social capital are crucial in shaping entrepreneurial decisions, yet their combined effects on entrepreneurship entry remain insufficiently explored. This study uses data from the China Household Tracking Survey (2010–2018) to examine how the coupling of human and social capital influences …

Physical and social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic had the potential to jeopardize health and well-being of older adults. Especially older adults who lived alone faced challenges due to restrictive COVID-19 measures. In this study, we explored views and support needs to maintain health …

This study explored the role of Indigenous and Local Knowledge in mitigating food insecurity caused by drought and conflict in the Abergelle District of Tigray, Ethiopia. A cross-sectional qualitative study was conducted from July to September 2024, utilizing both primary and secondary data sources. …