Cases on the Diffusion and Adoption of Sustainable Development Practices

Download or read book Cases on the Diffusion and Adoption of Sustainable Development Practices written by Muga, Helen E. and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2013-01-31 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations and businesses are applying sustainable development concepts in their management strategies in order to improve and rethink products, processes, services, and policies which will have significant potential to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, excess consumption, and improve the quality of lives. Cases on the Diffusion and Adoption of Sustainable Development Practices is a collection of case studies on the concepts and theories of successful sustainable practices. It also identifies key mechanisms and strategies that have allowed the successful diffusion of these practices into communities, regions and nations around the world. This reference source is essential for professionals, researchers, educators and leaders in pursuit of innovative solutions in sustainable development.