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

DOI: 10.14254/2071-789X.2015/8-4/15

JEL Classification:Q5, Q59, M3

Keywords: sustainable consumption, eco-labels, resource-efficiency, consumer behavior.