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1. Assessing the Effects of Certification Networks on Sustainable Production and Consumption: The Cases of FLO and FSC

Author:
Gandenberger, Carsten; Garrelts, Heiko; Wehlau, Diana
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 107-126
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
certification; fair trade; forests; governance; labor unions; markets; nongovernmental organizations; supply chain
Abstract:
... Private governance approaches to foster sustainability have gained importance in recent years. The article focuses on such approaches that involve actors from different parts of the value chain, as well as consumers, labour unions, and NGOs. As these approaches rely on the certification mechanism to document the adherence to environmental and social standards, we refer to them as “certification ne ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-011-9155-8

2. Beyond Profitability of Energy-Saving Measures--Attitudes Towards Energy Saving

Author:
Zundel, Stefan; Stieß, Immanuel
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 91-105
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
attitudes and opinions; energy conservation; energy efficiency; homeowners; operating costs; profitability; surveys; Germany
Abstract:
... Private homeowners can save considerable amounts of energy and money, if they retrofit their homes according to up-to-date energy efficiency standards. From an expert point of view, many of these technical measures are profitable in relatively short payback times, if only additional costs are considered. Apparently, many homeowners do not follow this type of rationality and do solely not regard th ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-011-9156-7

3. Companies Promoting Sustainable Consumption of Employees

Author:
Muster, Viola
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 161-174
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
adults; attitudes and opinions; business enterprises; consumer behavior; human resources; people; sustainable technology; working conditions
Abstract:
... Activities aimed at promoting sustainable consumption need to be introduced into everyday settings, as sustainable consumption behaviour needs to become part of daily living. Therefore it is worthwhile reflecting on social settings where consumption plays a minor role, but where people nonetheless learn and experience new attitudes and behaviours. The workplace is an important focal point of adult ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9143-4

4. Customer Response to Carbon Labelling of Groceries

Author:
Vanclay, Jerome K.; Shortiss, John; Aulsebrook, Scott; Gillespie, Angus M.; Howell, Ben C.; Johanni, Rhoda; Maher, Michael J.; Mitchell, Kelly M.; Stewart, Mark D.; Yates, Jim
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 153-160
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
carbon; emissions; food labeling; groceries; purchasing; sales
Abstract:
... Thirty-seven products were labelled to indicate embodied carbon emissions, and sales were recorded over a 3-month period. Green (below average), yellow (near average), and black (above average) footprints indicated carbon emissions embodied in groceries. The overall change in purchasing pattern was small, with black-labelled sales decreasing 6% and green-labelled sales increasing 4% after labellin ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9140-7

5. Developing Policies and Instruments for Sustainable Household Consumption: Irish Experiences and Futures

Author:
Pape, Jessica; Rau, Henrike; Fahy, Frances; Davies, Anna
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 25-42
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
developed countries; governance; household consumption; issues and policy; politics; sustainable development; Irish Republic
Abstract:
... In recent years, the concept of sustainable consumption (SC) has received increased attention. Overconsumption in industrialized countries still presents major challenges to achieving sustainable development goals despite the global economic crisis. This paper offers an in-depth analysis of national influences on consumption patterns in the Republic of Ireland, focusing in particular on the role o ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9151-4

6. Leapfrogging to Sustainable Consumption? An Explorative Survey of Consumption Habits and Orientations in Southern Brazil

Author:
Schäfer, Martina; Jaeger-Erben, Melanie; dos Santos, Aguinaldo
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 175-196
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
developed countries; developing countries; lifestyle; models; politics; product development; surveys; sustainable development; Brazil
Abstract:
... In current political and scientific debates on sustainable consumption, the low- and middle-income classes of emerging countries are gaining attention. One common feature of such debates is the idea that these emerging consumer classes could be motivated to “leapfrog” directly to environmentally and socially aware consumption patterns and, thereby, avoid adopting the resource-intensive consumption ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9150-5

7. Maximizing the Efficiency of Greenhouse Gas Related Consumer Policy

Author:
Csutora, Mária; Zsóka, Ágnes
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 67-90
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
case studies; cost effectiveness; energy conservation; greenhouse gases; issues and policy; markets; models; society; Hungary
Abstract:
... Consumer policy approaches regarding green products and solutions can be differentiated by their main focus. “Green positioning” is basically targeted at environmentally aware consumers, while “efficiency-focused positioning” concentrates on the efficiency gain of the product or solution, targeting the whole society, regardless of consumers' environmental awareness. The paper argues that the scope ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9147-0

8. Not Roadmaps but Toolboxes: Analysing Pioneering National Programmes for Sustainable Consumption and Production

Author:
Berg, Annukka
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 9-23
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
decision making; issues and policy; Finland; Sweden; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... The profusion of knowledge about the complexity of promoting sustainable consumption has led to calls to address the issue in a cross-cutting manner. This article discusses pioneering national sustainable consumption and production (SCP) programmes as tools for informed decision making. The analysis is based on a theory of three organizing principles for SCP policy: (1) deliberation, (2) efficienc ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9129-2

9. The Impact Evaluation of Sustainable Consumption Policy Instruments

Author:
Wolff, Franziska; Schönherr, Norma
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 43-66
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
consumer behavior; household consumption; material flow analysis; policy analysis; qualitative analysis; quantitative analysis; society
Abstract:
... Putting sustainable consumption into practice is a challenge that requires the effort and coordination of numerous societal domains and actors. The paper deals with the contribution of policy making and policy evaluation. More specifically, it addresses the question of how to evaluate the effectiveness of policy instruments dedicated to rendering household consumption more sustainable. Despite the ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9152-3

10. Varieties of Environmental Labelling, Market Structures, and Sustainable Consumption Across Europe: A Comparative Analysis of Organizational and Market Supply Determinants of Environmental-Labelled Goods

Author:
Koos, Sebastian
Source:
Journal of consumer policy 2011 v.34 no.1 pp. 127-151
ISSN:
0168-7034
Subject:
ecolabeling; infrastructure; markets; organic foods; per-capita income; regression analysis; socioeconomics; surveys; Europe
Abstract:
... The purchase of environmental-labelled goods is an important dimension of sustainable consumption. Existing research on environmental labels and sustainable consumption has a rather individualistic bias. Organizational and structural determinants have only recently sparked attention. In this paper, a comparative framework is used to analyse the impact of organizational varieties of environmental l ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10603-010-9153-2