Eco-Efficiency, Regulation and Sustainable Business: Towards a Governance Structure for Sustainable Development

Bleischwitz and Hennicke, both affiliated with the Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment, and Energy in Germany, present new research on applied eco-efficiency concepts being used throughout Europe. Contributors from the Wuppertal Institute discuss the necessary conditions for technological dissemination and ecological modernization, highlight the application of existing European-based policies on material flows and energy, and examine sustainable business strategies. The book is of interest to environmental and ecological economists, policymakers, and political scientists. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR