Citation
(2003), "Buying into the Environment: Experiences, Opportunities and Potential for Eco-Procurement", International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education, Vol. 4 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijshe.2003.24904cae.005
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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Buying into the Environment: Experiences, Opportunities and Potential for Eco-Procurement
Buying into the Environment: Experiences, Opportunities and Potential for Eco-Procurement
Edited by Christoph ErdmengerInternational Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI)April 2003ISBN 1 874719 67 5Hardback: £35.00, US$65.00285 pp.
Green purchasing – or eco-procurement – by local and central governments has long been recommended in documents such as Agenda 21 to be a key – although sometimes supplemental – ingredient in the achievement of more environmentally responsible economies. Certainly, sustainable consumption cannot be considered a realistic goal without the full engagement of public authorities. Organised under the auspices of the International Council on Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), the book analyses national approaches already tested, and provides in-depth surveys on the pioneer cities such as Hamburg, Malmo and Zurich. Serious attention is given to city-specific hurdles that have been faced and overcome. The most relevant product groups for eco-procurement such as construction, transport, energy, information technology, furniture and food are also analysed.
To place an order for this title or to view the “Introduction: public purchasing: a new, old policy tool” by Christoph Erdmenger online, please visit the Greenleaf Web site at: www.greenleaf-publishing.com/catalogue/buying.htm