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Technical gazette, Vol. 30 No. 3, 2023.

Preliminary communication

https://doi.org/10.17559/TV-20220528121801

Green Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability Manufacturing in Kosovo's Small and Middle Enterprises, Barriers to Implementation

Fatmir Azemi orcid id orcid.org/0000-0001-5362-5248 ; University of Mitrovica "Isa Boletini", Faculty of Mechanical and Computer Engineering, Rr. Ukshin Kovaçica, 40000 p.n., Mitrovicë, Kosovë
Goran Šimunović orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-7159-2627 ; University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Trg Ivane Brlić Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Roberto Lujić ; University of Slavonski Brod, Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Trg Ivane Brlić Mažuranić 2, 35000 Slavonski Brod, Croatia
Dániel Tokody orcid id orcid.org/0000-0002-9984-0434 ; Next Technologies Ltd. Complex Systems Research Institute, 44 Sugár street, Maglód 2234, Pest, Hungary
Luan Mulaku orcid id orcid.org/0000-0003-0099-3762 ; University for Business and Technology, Lagjja Kalabria, 10000 p.n., Prishtinë, Kosovë

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Abstract

This paper investigates the state of Green Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability Manufacturing in Kosovo's SMEs and identifies barriers to implementation within the Small and Medium Enterprises of Kosovo's Manufacturing Industry. The study uses the Delphi survey method, semi-structured questionnaires and interviews as research instruments. The aim of this study is to identify factors that affect green manufacturing and the main barriers to its implementation. The analysis revealed that Energy, Pollution, Emissions, Waste, and Water are the most significant factors affecting Green Production in Kosovo's SMEs. The study finds that lack of training and expertise in Green Manufacturing Principles, weak organizational structures, and management hesitation towards adopting new practices are the main barriers to the implementation of Green Manufacturing Principles in Kosovo's SMEs. The paper concludes that technical support and training are essential for overcoming these barriers and promoting the implementation of Green Manufacturing Principles in Kosovo's SMEs.

Keywords

barriers; emissions; environmental sustainability; Kosovo's small and middle enterprises; global warming; green manufacturing

Hrčak ID:

300712

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/300712

Publication date:

23.4.2023.

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