Rubik, Frieder; Frankl, Paolo

This book plots a course for policy-makers to address some of the historic problems with eco-labelling, to learn what works and what doesn't and to move forward with integrated schemes that can make a real difference to sustainable production and consumption.

1. Introduction Part 1: theory and overview 2. Background: theoretical contributions, eco-labels and environmental policy 3. Environmental product information schemes: an overview Part 2: survey and case studies 4. Eco-labels and consumers 5. Case study: washing machines 6. Case study: tissue paper and copying paper 7. Case study: tourist accommodation Part 3: conclusions and recommendations 8. Conclusions 9. Recommendations