The International Handbook on Environmental Technology ManagementDora Marinova, David Annandale, John Phillimore This is an excellent textbook, suitable as a core text for environmental engineers and environmental scientists but equally it should, in my opinion, be compulsory reading for all researchers, practitioners, and policy-makers regardless of their disciplin |
Contents
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creating a new definition of quality with cradletocradle design | 33 |
4 Users as a source of learning in environmental technology management | 49 |
5 Cleaner production and ecoefficiency | 67 |
path to sustainability? | 93 |
7 Sustainable strategies towards human resources a way forward | 104 |
20 Environmental accounting | 308 |
what and how to measure | 324 |
implications for corporate managers | 340 |
23 Comparison of international strengths in sustainable technological solutions | 358 |
24 Sustainability assessment | 374 |
25 Trends and volatility of ecological and antipollution technology patents in the USA | 390 |
PART V CASE STUDIES IN NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE ENVIRONMENT | 403 |
26 Integrated waste management | 405 |
8 Innovation impacts of environmental policies | 119 |
a case study from Western Australia | 140 |
different countries different contexts | 158 |
11 Technology transfer and uptake of environmentally sound technologies | 174 |
PART III ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT IN BUSINESS PRACTICES | 193 |
12 Lifecycle assessment | 195 |
from sustainability fundamentals to innovation | 210 |
a systematic approach to corporate sustainability | 222 |
15 Using network approaches to engage small and mediumsized enterprises in Environmental Management Systems | 241 |
exploring the myths | 251 |
17 Business environmental management and the triple bottom line | 269 |
18 Ecomanagement and Audit Scheme in sustainable tourism | 276 |
PART IV MEASURING ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT | 289 |
19 Measuring the true productivity gains from environmental technology improvements | 291 |
key to sustainable futures | 422 |
28 Internet tools for environmental technology management learning | 432 |
options for sustainable reduction | 448 |
key capacities in the building and construction industry in Australia | 461 |
31 Tools for environmental impact assessment | 477 |
a case study in Qwaqwa district in South Africa | 492 |
33 Waste streams to value streams | 505 |
PART VI ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT AND THE FUTURE | 521 |
insights from holistic science | 523 |
35 The value loop a new framework for business thinking | 534 |
36 Environmental technology management lessons from today for a more sustainable future | 555 |
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