1st Edition
Product Stewardship in Action The Business Case for Life-cycle Thinking
By Helen Lewis
Copyright 2016
330 Pages
by
Routledge
329 Pages
by
Routledge
332 Pages
by
Routledge
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Product Stewardship in Action describes how and why leading companies are taking responsibility for the environmental impact of their products and packaging. Product stewardship, often referred to as "extended producer responsibility" or EPR, is the idea that everyone that benefits commercially from a product, including manufacturers, distributors and retailers, has a shared responsibility to... Read more
Acknowledgements. Foreword. Part 1: A framework for action. 1. Introduction: evolution, key concepts and business drivers. 2. A strategic approach to product stewardship. Part 2: Product stewardship by sector. 3. Packaging. 4. Electrical and electronic equipment. 5. Batteries. Part 3: Conclusions. 6. Strategies for success. 7. What’s next? The future of product stewardship. Glossary. Biography.
Biography
Lewis, Helen
In her new book, Product Stewardship in Action, leading Australian consultant Helen Lewis acknowledges many corporates do see the practice as an ethical or social obligation, but it can be so much more. Lewis identifies how it can add value, both from a public and commercial perspective, be part of a stakeholder management strategy and, ultimately, be a source of competitive advantage. Looking at risks and opportunities, the book affirms the business strategy behind product stewardship and details the most effective ways businesses can implement a life-cycle approach. Lewis covers recycling and waste management constraints, the role of regulators and consumer expectations. There are a number of excellent industry case studies from around the world looking at packaging, e-waste and batteries. - Corporate Waste Solutions, Issue 5, December 2016
