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THE EUROPEAN TOPIC CENTRE ON SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION IS A CONSORTIUM OF TEN PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE EUROPEAN ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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News from the European Topic Centre on SCP

06 Apr 2013 Managing municipal solid waste – a review of achievements in 32 European countries
In 2011, the European Commission and the EEA agreed to enhance efforts to improve knowledge on implementation of waste policies through a joint pilot project. The pilot project includes a task to review municipal solid waste management in EEA member countries, using indicators, country fact sheets and relevant European Commission studies. The ETC/SCP has assisted the EEA in its work and has undertaken the country reviews. (more...)
24 Jan 2013 Snapshot of the latest academic work on sustainable consumption
This paper provides a snapshot of the latest (2010-2012) academic work on sustainable consumption, including discourses, trends and lessons. The main focus is on consumer behaviour and sustainable lifestyles, and the relevance of this research for policy making. (more...)
24 Jan 2013 How policy makers can shape the values of European consumers
This paper argues that since policy makers are already influencing the values and perceptions that influence consumption behaviour, they have the opportunity to take a pro-active stance and develop a cohesive strategy to enable and re-enforce sustainable consumer behaviour through an increased awareness and active use of the evidence and understanding of human culture, especially values and behavioural change. (more...)
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