We conducted a survey to gauge consumer awareness, understanding, and preferences for coffee eco-labeling. The survey covers the following labels: Rainforest Alliance Certified, Fair Trade Certified, USDA Organic, Bird Friendly and UTZ. The results, based on more than 800 responses, show that...

Eco-labels are part of a new wave of environmental policy that emphasizes information disclosure as a tool to induce environmentally friendly behavior by both firms and consumers. Little consensus exists as to whether eco-certified products are actually better than their conventional...

In the absence of a national carbon tax, household driving and electricity consumption impose social costs. Suburbanites drive more and consume more electricity than center city residents. If more suburbanites purchase electric vehicles (EV) and install solar panels, then their greenhouse gas...

The market for green products has expanded rapidly over the last decade, but most consumers need something more than eco-benefits to motivate their purchases. Magali A. Delmas and David Colgan argue that many green products now offer the total package-a "green bundle" that checks the...

What sustainability has come to mean -- The green bundle -- No substitute for quality -- A status update -- A healthy perspective -- Put money in context -- An emotional connection -- The pitfalls of greenwashing -- Sending a clear signal -- Conclusion : reaching the convenient environmentalist