Products and Consumption
Brief description
The production and consumption patterns of Western industrial societies are not sustainable. And the economic development of newly industrialising countries such as India and China clearly show that environmental consumption must be reduced and the negative, social consequences of the economy limited. Sustainability policy has taken up this challenge – yet a lot still remains to be done and researched.
The IÖW develops practice-oriented sustainability concepts, e.g. for the food, construction, housing and mobility sectors. We analyse national and international policy concepts and instruments such as environmental labels and draw up sustainability strategies – especially for the trade sector – which are tailored to the respective protagonists. Marketing and market research into patterns of consumption are also part of our services.
Ongoing projects
Active mobility for maintained benefits of health and environment AMBER
Shaping Nature-Friendly Consumption Recommendations for selected Products to Protect Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services Worldwide
Development of methodological foundations and working aids for climate protection and circular economy aspects in the public procurement practice
Environmental Awareness in Germany 2022 Study for the German Environmental Agency and the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection
REPAID - Reusable Solutions for Gastronomy Promotion of reusable solutions to reduce single-use plastic service packaging through automation of take-back, interventions at the point of sale and possibilities of digitalisation to support user behaviour
Bringing sustainable consumption into the mass market: Identifying and promoting green key products with high diffusion potential
Dr. Christian Lautermann
Phone: +49–30–884 594-31
christian.lautermann(at)ioew.de