Beschreibung:
Sharing successful examples of sustainable products from around the world, this book supplies in-depth analysis of key factors that affect the adoption of sustainable products. It examines five cases of green products from a business perspective and considers both technological and public-policy concerns. The text examines success stories in green production including: The transition from oil dependency to sustainability in Denmark, the revival of battery-powered electric vehicles in Japan, and sustainable tourism in the Galapagos Islands.
Mapping the Universe of Green Products. The Need for Sustainable Energy Systems. The Transition from Oil Dependency to Sustainability in Denmark. The Revival of Battery-Powered Electric Vehicles in Japan. Sustainable Urban Mass Transport. The Promise of Sugarcane Ethanol as a Cleaner Combustion Engine Fuel. The Challenge of Sustainable Tourism. Conclusion: Green Product Innovation and Adoption. Bibliography. Appendices: The Green Products Universe. Essential Readings on Green Products.