Interdisciplinary Environmental Review http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=363&year=2012&vol=13&issue=1 Inderscience Publishers Ltd en-uk Interdisciplinary Environmental Review 1521-0227 2042-6992 © 2012 Inderscience Publishers Ltd editor@inderscience.com https://www.inderscience.com/images/files/coverImgs/ier_scoverier.jpg http://www.inderscience.com/browse/index.php?journalID=363&year=2012&vol=13&issue=1 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=46143 With the spread of technology, industrialisation and increasing standards of living, the accumulation of non-biodegradable solid waste (NBDSW) is an unwelcome and often unnoticed side effect of 'development' in India. Therefore in the present investigation, attempts are made to quantify major non-biodegradable solid wastes viz. plastics, synthetic rubber and glasses which are accumulated at three different sampling stations of Ulhas River namely Ambivli, Kalyan and Dombivli. The results of the study indicate that the major contribution to non-biodegradable solid waste pollution was mainly due to plastic followed by synthetic rubber materials. Among plastic NBDSW materials, plastic carry bags, milk and oil bags contribute to larger extent, while among the synthetic rubber, foot wares were the most prominent material responsible for NBDSW pollution. The results point out the need to make serious changes in our approach to waste management and disposal. Study on accumulation of non-biodegradable solid wastes along Ulhas River of Thane, Mumbai
Pravin U. Singare
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1 - 9
With the spread of technology, industrialisation and increasing standards of living, the accumulation of non-biodegradable solid waste (NBDSW) is an unwelcome and often unnoticed side effect of 'development' in India. Therefore in the present investigation, attempts are made to quantify major non-biodegradable solid wastes viz. plastics, synthetic rubber and glasses which are accumulated at three different sampling stations of Ulhas River namely Ambivli, Kalyan and Dombivli. The results of the study indicate that the major contribution to non-biodegradable solid waste pollution was mainly due to plastic followed by synthetic rubber materials. Among plastic NBDSW materials, plastic carry bags, milk and oil bags contribute to larger extent, while among the synthetic rubber, foot wares were the most prominent material responsible for NBDSW pollution. The results point out the need to make serious changes in our approach to waste management and disposal.

]]> 10.1504/IER.2012.046143 Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 1 - 9 Pravin U. Singare Department of Chemistry, Bhavan's College, Munshi Nagar, Andheri (West), 400058, Mumbai, India non-biodegradable solid waste NBDSW municipal solid waste MSW plastics synthetic rubber glass India environmental pollution waste disposal waste management. 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 13 1 1 9 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=46097 The paper outlines the business decision making paradigm that prevailed in the 20th century and how the resultant business decisions revealed deficiencies in that paradigm. However, it recognises that some powerful forces in society wish to retain the 20th century model; there is much available evidence to demonstrate the dangers inherent in such a strategy. Those engaged in business decision making today must recognise the urgent need for a paradigm shift away from the 20th century business decision making model, if our fragile planet is to survive in a form able to sustain human life. The practice of sustainable business: a New Zealand perspective
Andrea Bather; Dani Foo; Martin Kelly; Alison McCourt; Jagdeep Singh-Ladhar
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 10 - 20
The paper outlines the business decision making paradigm that prevailed in the 20th century and how the resultant business decisions revealed deficiencies in that paradigm. However, it recognises that some powerful forces in society wish to retain the 20th century model; there is much available evidence to demonstrate the dangers inherent in such a strategy. Those engaged in business decision making today must recognise the urgent need for a paradigm shift away from the 20th century business decision making model, if our fragile planet is to survive in a form able to sustain human life.

]]> 10.1504/IER.2012.046097 Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 10 - 20 Andrea Bather; Dani Foo; Martin Kelly; Alison McCourt; Jagdeep Singh-Ladhar Department of Accounting, The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. ' Department of Accounting, The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. ' Department of Accounting, The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. ' Department of Accounting, The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand. ' Department of Accounting, The University of Waikato, Private Bag 3105, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand sustainable business corporate governance environmental review sustainability reporting New Zealand sustainable development business decision making. 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 13 1 10 20 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=46098 On the individual level, one of the essential conditions of sustainable consumption is the formation of environmental consciousness and individual responsibility among the population in question. This article introduces the environment-related consumer behaviour patterns of Hungarian society based on representative research results. The objective of the empirical study was to explore consumers' levels of knowledge about the environment and the differences between their behavioural intentions and actual behaviours. This paper summarises the findings of the quantitative research. The new ecological paradigm (NEP) scale employed allowed the researcher to draft consumers' ecological worldviews. Based on the results, four consumer groups were identified: sceptics, indifferents, sensitives, and egocentric pushers. The article describes these groups in detail and reviews potential practical applications of the findings. Segmentation of the Hungarian consumers using the new ecological paradigm (NEP) scale
Agnes Hofmeister-Toth; Kata Kelemen; Marianna Piskóti
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 21 - 41
On the individual level, one of the essential conditions of sustainable consumption is the formation of environmental consciousness and individual responsibility among the population in question. This article introduces the environment-related consumer behaviour patterns of Hungarian society based on representative research results. The objective of the empirical study was to explore consumers' levels of knowledge about the environment and the differences between their behavioural intentions and actual behaviours. This paper summarises the findings of the quantitative research. The new ecological paradigm (NEP) scale employed allowed the researcher to draft consumers' ecological worldviews. Based on the results, four consumer groups were identified: sceptics, indifferents, sensitives, and egocentric pushers. The article describes these groups in detail and reviews potential practical applications of the findings.

]]> 10.1504/IER.2012.046098 Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 21 - 41 Agnes Hofmeister-Toth; Kata Kelemen; Marianna Piskóti Department of Market Research and Consumer Behaviour, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Hungary. ' Department of Market Research and Consumer Behaviour, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Hungary. ' Department of Market Research and Consumer Behaviour, Corvinus University of Budapest, 1093 Budapest, Fővám tér 8, Hungary consumer behaviour environmentally conscious consumers environmentally conscious attitudes new ecological paradigm NEP Hungary sustainable consumption sustainable development sustainability. 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 13 1 21 41 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=46099 The aim of this paper is to survey the game theory modelling of the behaviour of global players in mitigation and adaptation related to climate change. Three main fields are applied for the specific aspects of temperature rise: behaviour games, CPR problem and negotiation games. The game theory instruments are useful in analysing strategies in uncertain circumstances, such as the occurrence and impacts of climate change. To analyse the international players' relations, actions, attitude toward carbon emission, negotiation power and motives, several games are applied for the climate change in this paper. The solution is surveyed, too, for externality problem. Climate change in game theory context
Gábor Kutasi
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 42 - 63
The aim of this paper is to survey the game theory modelling of the behaviour of global players in mitigation and adaptation related to climate change. Three main fields are applied for the specific aspects of temperature rise: behaviour games, CPR problem and negotiation games. The game theory instruments are useful in analysing strategies in uncertain circumstances, such as the occurrence and impacts of climate change. To analyse the international players' relations, actions, attitude toward carbon emission, negotiation power and motives, several games are applied for the climate change in this paper. The solution is surveyed, too, for externality problem.

]]> 10.1504/IER.2012.046099 Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 42 - 63 Gábor Kutasi Department of World Economy, Corvinus University of Budapest, H-1093 Budapest Fővám tér 8, Hungary game theory climate change common pool resources CPR games negotiation games environment behaviour games evolutionary games modelling behavioural modelling player behaviour carbon emissions greenhouse gases. 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 13 1 42 63 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=46100 Triple bottom line (TBL) reporting has become a way of life in terms of non-financial reporting at major corporations. However, its utility in terms of value-add for these corporations seems to be a mystery at present. This paper aims to look at how corporations use the TBL as a framework for reporting and what limitations key members of these corporations see with the TBL approach. In particular, the motivation behind the employee in charge of conducting non-financial reporting and providing sustainability information has been identified. The paper analyses the results of an empirical investigation into the constructions people put on the triple bottom line framework, and its utility in making sustainability information public, either through standalone reports, annual reports, or online reporting. The main purpose of the analysis was to focus upon issues and factors that drove TBL practices and reporting within a sample size of 40 corporations around the world, considered to be best practices adopters in non-financial reporting. Critical reflections of the triple bottom line as a schema for reporting: a practitioners' view
Kaushik Sridhar; Grant Jones
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 64 - 88
Triple bottom line (TBL) reporting has become a way of life in terms of non-financial reporting at major corporations. However, its utility in terms of value-add for these corporations seems to be a mystery at present. This paper aims to look at how corporations use the TBL as a framework for reporting and what limitations key members of these corporations see with the TBL approach. In particular, the motivation behind the employee in charge of conducting non-financial reporting and providing sustainability information has been identified. The paper analyses the results of an empirical investigation into the constructions people put on the triple bottom line framework, and its utility in making sustainability information public, either through standalone reports, annual reports, or online reporting. The main purpose of the analysis was to focus upon issues and factors that drove TBL practices and reporting within a sample size of 40 corporations around the world, considered to be best practices adopters in non-financial reporting.

]]> 10.1504/IER.2012.046100 Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 64 - 88 Kaushik Sridhar; Grant Jones Net Balance Management Group, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia. ' Australian Catholic University, 8/20 Napier Street, NR House, North Sydney, NSW 2060 Australia triple bottom line TBL non-financial reporting corporate governance corporate social responsibility CSR integration institutional theory stakeholders legitimacy leadership compliance ranking benefits social measurement reputation motivation sustainability information sustainable development best practice. 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 13 1 64 88 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 http://www.inderscience.com/link.php?id=46101 Chapman (2007) observes that transport accounts for 26% of global CO<SUB align="right">2 emissions and it is one of the few industrial sectors where emissions are still growing and are expected to add to environmental degradation. Although generic motivating factors identified in the literature have contributed somewhat to knowledge, there is a need to develop a clearer understanding of the motivations driving corporate environmental practices especially CO<SUB align="right">2 emission mitigation practices. The motivating factors identified from the literature include: energy and implementation cost; operational efficiency; global climate protection; social responsibility; customer, competitor, regulatory and stakeholder pressure; corporate strategic direction; reputation enhancement; and the opportunity for new sources of capital. This paper considers Weinhofer and Hoffmann's (2010) conceptual model that explains motivations for climate change mitigation action; and a further conceptual model which explains the influences, motivations and catalysts on a firm's level of commitment towards corporate social and environmental responsibility. Modelling the complex factors driving CO2 emission reduction efforts
Ade Adeyemi; Victoria J. Wise
Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 89 - 103
Chapman (2007) observes that transport accounts for 26% of global CO<SUB align="right">2 emissions and it is one of the few industrial sectors where emissions are still growing and are expected to add to environmental degradation. Although generic motivating factors identified in the literature have contributed somewhat to knowledge, there is a need to develop a clearer understanding of the motivations driving corporate environmental practices especially CO<SUB align="right">2 emission mitigation practices. The motivating factors identified from the literature include: energy and implementation cost; operational efficiency; global climate protection; social responsibility; customer, competitor, regulatory and stakeholder pressure; corporate strategic direction; reputation enhancement; and the opportunity for new sources of capital. This paper considers Weinhofer and Hoffmann's (2010) conceptual model that explains motivations for climate change mitigation action; and a further conceptual model which explains the influences, motivations and catalysts on a firm's level of commitment towards corporate social and environmental responsibility.

]]> 10.1504/IER.2012.046101 Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, Vol. 13, No. 1 (2012) pp. 89 - 103 Ade Adeyemi; Victoria J. Wise Deakin Graduate School of Business, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Melbourne VIC 2125, Australia. ' Deakin Graduate School of Business, Faculty of Business and Law, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Melbourne VIC 2125, Australia CO2 carbon dioxide carbon emissions emission reduction corporate environmental practice motivating factors motivation conceptual modelling climate change mitigation. 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00 13 1 89 103 2012-03-29T23:20:50-05:00