Bücher
Governance of Integrated Product Policy - in search of sustainable production and consumption
Scheer, D., Rubik, F. (ed.)
Erscheinungsjahr: 2006
Greenleaf-publishing
Erscheinungsort: Sheffield
Seitenzahl: 377 S.
ISBN-/ISSN-Nummer: ISBN 1 874719 32 2
European policy patterns are in a state of transformation. New governance models
are shifting power away from states and toward the involvement of all
stakeholders and the idea of shared responsibility. What’s in this new approach
for the environment? This book provides a detailed analysis of the example of
integrated product policy (IPP) which aims to improve the environmental
performance of products and services through their life-cycle – from the
manufacturing through use to disposal. The life-cycle involves many different
actors such as designers, manufacturers and consumers. Therefore IPP is hugely
dependent on effective governance measures to ensure its continued success. This
book presents a plethora of perspectives from policymakers, researchers and
consultancies, representatives from business, environmental and consumer
associations. First, the approach to the governance of IPP is examined in
relation to other approaches to sustainable production and consumption. Second,
the widely differing approaches to environmental product policy in practice at
national, supranational and global level are analysed. Third, the book explores
the challenge of designing a coherent policy mix to support the integration of
sustainable consumption and production patterns by sector and theme. Finally,
the book concentrates on the key issue of how to involve stakeholders in IPP.
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