„Future Generations“ and Sustainable Consumption
Vol. 8, No 4, 2015
Noémi Csigéné Nagypál
Department of Environmental Economics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
nagypaln@eik.bme.hu |
„FUTURE GENERATIONS“ AND SUSTAINABLE CONSUMPTION |
Georgina Görög
Department of Environmental Economics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
gorogg@eik.bme.hu
Piroska Harazin
Department of Environmental Economics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
harazin@eik.bme.hu
Rita Péterné Baranyi
Department of Environmental Economics, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Budapest, Hungary
baranyi@eik.bme.hu |
Abstract. The paper is based on the topic of sustainable consumption. The authors describe the main definitions and concepts of sustainable consumption using international literature review, however in a narrow sense, concentrate on eco-labelling. Eco-labels and eco-labelling are introduced and their role in sustainable consumption is emphasized by examining the interests of consumers and producers. The secondary comprehensive research is the base of a questionnaire research, which examines the knowledge and attitude (consumer behavior) in connection with sustainable consumption and also eco-labels. This research focuses on the interpretation and the factors of sustainable consumption, in addition the influencing factors of choosing eco-labelled products; within the sample of Hungarian university students who are the members of “future generations”. Results of the questionnaire research show the interests on sustainable consumption and eco-labelling; and also highlight the improving fields in raising awareness. |
Received: May, 2015 1st Revision: October, 2015 Accepted: December, 2015 |
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DOI: 10.14254/2071-789X.2015/8-4/15 |
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JEL Classification:Q5, Q59, M3 |
Keywords: sustainable consumption, eco-labels, resource-efficiency, consumer behavior. |