However, firms with large supplier
base (more than 10 suppliers) are found to be significantly higher in green purchasing and eco-design than
firms with lower supplier base. The result of the t-test disclosed also that firms that participate in green interested
associations have significantly higher level of adoptions of green supply chain initiatives than
firms that do not participate. Green supply chain initiatives can play significant role in achieving the “triple
bottom line” of social, environmental, and economic benefits and, therefore, contributing to sustainable
development of the society.