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Governance of Integrated Product Policy - in search of sustainable production and consumption

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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Governance of Integrated Product Policy - in search of sustainable production and consumption
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