Essays about: "consumer co-operation"

Found 5 essays containing the words consumer co-operation.

  1. 1. Exploring Networking Barriers for Excavated Soil Management : A case study in the construction industry

    University essay from

    Author : Tilda Flodell; Nathalie Aronsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Networking; Construction Industry; Excavated soil; Systematic Combining Approach;

    Abstract : The construction industry is today one of the greatest consumer of natural resources, and considering the current construction rate, the resource efficiency are to be a challenge. The complexity and uniqueness of the industry create barriers for managing resources efficiently. READ MORE

  3. 2. Can stakeholder partnerships in a civil regulated environmental practice, create sustainability? : The phenomenon of Forest Stewardship Council meets practice in Sveaskog and IKEA.

    University essay from Fakulteten för samhälls- och livsvetenskaper

    Author : Enquist Bo-Jacob; [2007]
    Keywords : Sustainable; CSR; Certification; FSC; Forestry; NGO;

    Abstract : Forest Stewardship council (FSC) is a good example of a civil regulated environmental labelling-initiative. It is also an arena for different organisations interesting in sustainable forestry to work and handle forestry issues. FSC has allowed many private initiatives to move ahead of poor national and international environmental legislation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can stakeholder partnerships in a civil regulated environmental practice, create sustainability? : The phenomenon of Forest Stewardship Council meets practice in Sveaskog and IKEA

    University essay from Institutionen för natur och miljö

    Author : Bo-Jacob Enquist; [2007]
    Keywords : FSC; CSR; Environment; Forestry; Sustainable; Stakeholder; NGO;

    Abstract : Forest Stewardship council (FSC) is a good example of a civil regulated environmental labelling-initiative. It is also an arena for different organisations interesting in sustainable forestry to work and handle forestry issues. FSC has allowed many private initiatives to move ahead of poor national and international environmental legislation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ecolabels as Regulatory Measures - A comparative study of the Eco Flower and the Nordic Swan.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Ursula Gårdendal; [2002]
    Keywords : EG-rätt; Miljörätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Eco-labels show consumers which products' impact (multi-criteria basis) on the environment is the smallest compared to competitively and functionally similar ones and is intended to change consumption patterns. Generally most voluntary eco-labelling schemes have similar distinctive features, the main goal being that of promoting environmentally 'superior' products in providing consumers information and raising environmental standards. READ MORE

  6. 5. Environmental Protection and EC Competition Law

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Linnéa Arvidsson; [1999]
    Keywords : Konkurrensrätt; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : In recent years, public as well as private measures taken in order to protect the environment have proved to affect competition. As consumers have become more and more alert to the environmental effects of the manufacture, use and ultimate disposal of goods, undertakings have taken measures improving the environmental protection not only due to legislation imposing stricter standards on products and processes, but also due to the fact that having a good environmental image can be an important marketing instrument. READ MORE