Essays about: "Ecological orientation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 27 essays containing the words Ecological orientation.

  1. 16. Consequences of Materialism and Temporal Orientation: Altruism, Environmentalism and Happiness

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för psykologi (PSY)

    Author : Sasa Lazarov; Olof Axman; [2016]
    Keywords : Materialism; Aspiration; Construal level theory; Temporal orientation; Altruism; Happiness; Environmentalism; Pro-ecological behavior; Self-determination theory; Corporate social responsibility;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to explore how much materialism and temporal orientation influence how altruistic, ecologically conscious and happy individuals are. The current study builds upon and furthers research previously done by Kasser and colleagues  (1993; 1996), Self-determination theory (Deci & Ryan, 1985) and construal level theory (Trope & Liberman, 2010). READ MORE

  3. 17. Greening or greenwashing dirty laundry? Tracing sustainability in the Tirupur textile cluster.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Benedikt Koch; [2016]
    Keywords : Intervention; Pollution; Sustainability; Textiles industry; Zero Liquid Discharge;

    Abstract : The contemporary world landscape is epitomised by a highly globalised world economy, where neo-liberal agendas push for ultimate competitiveness and much of the manufacturing and production processes have been relocated from core to semi-peripheral countries. To be able to compete in the global arena, many developing nations and newly emerging economies have sacrificed an approach to sustainable development by neglecting social and ecological aspects. READ MORE

  4. 18. Sustainable retailing - In-store display of ecological products

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Sektionen för hälsa och samhälle

    Author : Johanna Bardeman; Emelie Winroth; [2015]
    Keywords : In-store marketing; product displays; consumer behavior; ecological products; market driving retailers; consumer information;

    Abstract : In what ways can retailers influence consumers to purchase more ecological food products by using product displays? The purpose of this paper is to investigate and create a better understanding of in what ways retailers can influence consumers to buy more ecological products, by using instore product displays. We have used a qualitative approach were we performed an experiment in-store regarding product displays, and also observed the consumer behavior. READ MORE

  5. 19. Skötselplan för Gammliaskogen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Rasmus Häggqvist; [2015]
    Keywords : Swedish NFI; tätortsnära; skötsel; urban forest; silviculture;

    Abstract : En stor andel av naturbesöken sker i anslutning till bostaden. Genom att skapa en skötselplan för den tätortsnära naturen kan risken att viktiga områden försummas eller glöms bort minimeras. READ MORE

  6. 20. Kvalitetskontroll av certifierade företag inom livsmedels-branschen - en jämförelse

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Food Science

    Author : Jonathan Skager; [2015]
    Keywords : kvalitetskontroll; offentlig kontroll; standard; livsmedelsverket; certifieringsorgan; livsmedelskontroll;

    Abstract : The aim of the study was to provide an overview of how the quality control system of certified companies is structured in the food industry. But also to investigate, why the quality controls are necessary from both the authority and the certification bodies and investigate if the system can be streamlined. READ MORE