In: The Journal of sustainable product design, 1/2003, S. 219-232

Authors: Rubik, Frieder

Year: 2003

Type of publication: Article (reviewed journal)

In this contribution, there is first an overview on product innovation, its (environmental) types and some empirical evidence on innovation and environmental challenges is presented. Then, the concept of Integrated Product Policy (IPP) is introduced and its relationship with product innovation explained. Main emphasis is given to presenting some proposals for supporting product innovation by public policy (IPP). The contribution ends with thoughts about opportunities and challenges.