Category: Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Mercury advisories and household health trade-offs

By CostBenefit on Sep 1, 2010 | In Water, Health, U.S., Academic Study/Journal Article, Mercury, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, Regulatory Analysis, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: The conventional economic wisdom is that improving consumer information will enhance welfare. Yet, some scientists speculate that the Food and Drug Administration's prominent mercury in fish advisory may have harmed public health. Lower mercury… more »

Charging for domestic waste in England: Combining environmental and equity considerations

By CostBenefit on Sep 1, 2010 | In U.K., Academic Study/Journal Article, Waste & Recycling, Contamination Cost, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: Waste reduction is generally environmentally preferable to recycling because it avoids the use of resources in the first place, rather than recycling them afterwards. It can also be cheaper in the long term, although bringing it about does invo… more »

Home energy monitors: impact over the medium-term

By CostBenefit on Aug 28, 2010 | In Energy, Green Buildings, Europe, Academic Study/Journal Article, Savings, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: Home Energy Management Systems (HEMS), e.g. energy monitors, are intermediary products that can visualize, manage, and/or monitor the energy use of other products or whole households. HEMS increasingly receive attention for their role in energy… more »

Socio-economic profile and profitability of faecal sludge emptying companies

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In Water, Africa, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Academic Study/Journal Article, Economic Development and Green Jobs, Regulatory Analysis, Costs and Benefits, Wastewater, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: Given the rapid demographic growth, developing countries are increasingly facing difficulties in meeting the sanitation needs of their populations. Various strategies, such as on-site sanitation, have therefore been developed to improve and fac… more »

Creating integrated business and environmental value within the context of China’s circular economy and ecological modernization

By CostBenefit on Aug 17, 2010 | In General, Companies,CSR,Business,Finance, Academic Study/Journal Article, China, Regulatory Analysis, Methods, Costs and Benefits, Socio-Political-Cognitive-Economics

Abstract: This paper investigates the challenges and opportunities of how firms and organizations can and will be able to strike a better balance between economic growth and environmental stewardship in the context of China’s emerging ‘circular economy… more »
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