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Developing a Benchmark Tool for Sustainable Consumption: An Iterative Process.
- Source :
- Applied Environmental Education & Communication; Apr2007, Vol. 6 Issue 2, p127-137, 11p, 1 Illustration, 1 Diagram, 1 Graph
- Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- This article presents the development process of a consumer-oriented, illustrative benchmarking tool enabling consumers to use the results of environmental life cycle assessment (LCA) to make informed decisions. LCA provides a wealth of information on the environmental impacts of products, but its results are very difficult to present concisely and in a way that is understandable to non-experts. A participatory co-development process was thus deemed necessary to create an easy-to-use presentation format. A brochure presenting the benchmarking tool was developed in an iterative process involving consumer focus groups, stakeholder workshops, and questionnaire-based feedback. The co-development process proved its value: in addition to learning what works and what does not, detailed suggestions on improved wording and figures were obtained, as well as a wealth of ideas for future applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1533015X
- Volume :
- 6
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Applied Environmental Education & Communication
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 26641180
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/15330150701598163