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April 23, 2018RMIT University

A Lifecycle Cost-Benefit Analysis of Low-Carbon Powerhouses in Buildings in China

BIPV cost-benefit analysis should include not only initial costs but also ongoing maintenance and repair costs throughout the...

Organisation
RMIT University
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Environmental Services
Energy
Buildings and construction
Resource
March 16, 2018World Business Council for Sustainable Development

WBCSD Sustainable Lifestyles Report: China

Organisation
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Sectors
Culture and recreation
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Consumer Goods
Project
January 24, 2018Republic of Korea

We Water Experience

The project aims to inspire students to adopt responsible consumer practices. Through this platform, Chinese schoolchildren...

Organisation
Republic of Korea
Project
December 29, 2017China - Environmental Development Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection

The Alliance of Green Consumption and Green Supply Chain (GCSG) in China

With “innovative, coordinated, green, open and shared” development as its mission and promoting sustainable development of...

Organisation
China - Environmental Development Center of the Ministry of Environmental Protection
Resource
July 27, 2017Sextante Consultoria

Partnerships between SME suppliers and retailers to promote Green Purchasing

Organisation
Sextante Consultoria
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Public Procurement
Resource
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July 14, 2017Sextante Consultoria

The 3rd International Conference on Green Purchasing – What is Happening Internationally? Green Purchasing Activities in Asia

Organisation
Sextante Consultoria
Type
Case studies, Concrete Applications and Best Practices
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Public Procurement
Project
May 26, 2017China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA)

China Sustainable Consumption Research Program — Consumer Awareness and Behaviour Change in Sustainable Consumption

The objectives of the project are to: 1) Understand the situation and progress in the field of consumer information for SCP...

Organisation
China Chain Store & Franchise Association (CCFA)
Resource
February 10, 2017United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Fostering and Communicating Sustainable Lifestyles: Principles and Emerging Practices (Full Report)

This report furthers understanding of sustainable lifestyles to accelerate their widespread adoption. It offers a four step...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
North America
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
February 10, 2017United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Fostering and Communicating Sustainable Lifestyles: Principles and Emerging Practices (Summary Report) (2016)

The 16 cases explore how sustainable lifestyle campaigns intersect with key aspects of meeting core domain needs around food...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
North America
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
February 10, 2017United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Handout: Guiding Questions for Fostering and Communicating Sustainable Lifestyles

This handout can be used for training purposes and is drawn from the UN Environment report, Fostering and Communicating...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
North America
Sectors
Food & Beverage
Scientific Research, Development and Innovation
Buildings and construction
Education
Resource
January 26, 2017United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Redefining Ecolabels to Improve Sustainability and Trade in Developing Countries: Lessons learned and recommendations from a UNEP project

Section I introduces readers to ecolabels and the differences between different information systems, provides an overview of...

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Guidelines and Manuals
Regions
Africa
Asia/Pacific
Europe and Central Asia
Latin America/Caribbean
Sectors
Consumer Goods
Resource
September 15, 2015United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)

Motivating green public procurement in China: An individual level perspective

Organisation
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Type
Research and Studies
Regions
Asia/Pacific
Sectors
Public Procurement