The international handbook on environmental technology management / edited by Dora Marinova, David Annandale, John Phillimore.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Marinova, Dora.

Annandale, David.

Phillimore, John.

Series:

Elgar original reference.

Elgar original reference

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial management--Environmental aspects.

Industrial management.

Environmental protection--Technological innovations--Management.

Environmental protection.

Environmental management.

Technology--Management.

Technology.

Sustainable development.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (592 p.)

Other Title:

Handbook on environmental technology management

Environmental technology management

Place of Publication:

Cheltenham, UK ; Northampton, MA : Edward Elgar, c2006.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Brings together developments in the three related fields of environmental technology, environmental management and technology management. This book discusses: eco-modernization and technology transformation; environmental technology management in business practices; measuring environmental technology management; and more.

Contents:

COPYRIGHT; Contents; Contributors; Acronyms and abbreviations; Preface; 1 Understanding environmental technology management as a move to sustainability; 2 Industrial ecology; 3 Remaking the way we make things: creating a new definition of quality with cradle-to-cradle design; 4 Users as a source of learning in environmental technology management; 5 Cleaner production and eco-efficiency; 6 Natural capitalism: path to sustainability?; 7 Sustainable strategies towards human resources - a way forward; 8 Innovation impacts of environmental policies

9 Sustainable production and consumption policy development: a case study from Western Australia10 Managing research for sustainable development: different countries, different contexts; 11 Technology transfer and uptake of environmentally sound technologies; 12 Lifecycle assessment; 13 The Natural Step Framework: from sustainability fundamentals to innovation; 14 Integrating human and ecological factors: a systematic approach to corporate sustainability; 15 Using network approaches to engage small and medium-sized enterprises in Environmental Management Systems

16 Green marketing and green consumers: exploring the myths17 Business, environmental management and the triple bottom line; 18 Eco-management and Audit Scheme in sustainable tourism; 19 Measuring the true productivity gains from environmental technology improvements; 20 Environmental accounting; 21 Indicators for environmental innovation: what and how to measure; 22 International trends in socially responsible investment: implications for corporate managers; 23 Comparison of international strengths in sustainable technological solutions; 24 Sustainability assessment

25 Trends and volatility of ecological and anti-pollution technology patents in the USA26 Integrated waste management; 27 Renewable energy technologies: key to sustainable futures; 28 Internet tools for environmental technology management learning; 29 Russian greenhouse gas emissions: options for sustainable reduction; 30 Environmentally friendly energy development and use: key capacities in the building and construction industry in Australia; 31 Tools for environmental impact assessment

32 Technology transfer and adoption by small-scale women farmers: a case study in Qwaqwa district in South Africa33 Waste streams to value streams; 34 Environmental technology management: insights from holistic science; 35 The value loop - a new framework for business thinking; 36 Environmental technology management - lessons from today for a more sustainable future; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-282-53356-8

9786612533563

1-84720-305-1

OCLC:

476020719