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

Abstract

Sustainable consumption, Governance, Ireland, Policy instruments,

As Certificações Sustentáveis E Sua Relevância Para O Consumo Consciente E Os Negócios

“…O consumidor passa a considerar aspectos de eficiência do produto, ao lado dos impactos sobre o meio ambiente e na sociedade. Tal definição é ampliada pela OECD (2002( in PAPE et al, 2011, que considera ainda outras etapas, além das já mencionadas: escolha, manutenção e reparo.…”

Putting Sustainable Consumption into Practice

“…Relative to these countries, the Republic of Ireland has chosen a more reluctant approach to SCP. Nevertheless, Pape et al (2011) picked this country to illustrate specific obstacles and approaches for consumer policy to promote sustainable consumption. They start with a characterisation and illustration of the three basic political approaches, regulation, economic incentives, and communication/information.…”

Researching Complex Sustainability Issues: Reflections on Current Challenges and Future Developments

“…For example, the ConsEnSus project introduced earlier in this chapter rests on a large-scale survey of 1500 households on the island of Ireland that explores lifestyles and everyday consumption practices. This was done with a view to recording baseline behavioural data in key areas of consumption that impact directly on the environment (see Pape et al 2011). This survey was complemented with a review of international good practice for governing sustainable consumption as well as a critical assessment of Ireland's performance in this area.…”