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| Author: | Moll, H.C. (et al.) |
| Title: | Pursuing more sustainable consumption by analyzing household metabolism in European countries and cities |
| Journal: | Journal of industrial ecology
2005 : WINTER/SPRING, VOL. 9:1-2, p. 259-275 |
| Index terms: | Energy Environment Consumption Household economics Europe |
| Freeterms: | Materials flow analysis (MFA) Energy analysis program (EAP) |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This article examines the development of more sustainable consumption patterns by using the concept of household metabolism. It aims to determine the factors explaining the environmental load due to household consumption. A cross-national comparison of the average household energy requirements of the Netherlands, The United Kingdom, Norway, and Sweden is presented. Finally, individual households, government, and the various economic and institutional actors are given advices for more sustainable consumption patterns. |
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