It is recognized that understanding the flow of materials into and out of the socio-economy is essential for reducing the stress to the environment, improving resource productivity and achieving sustainable development. Efforts are being made in the developed countries to develop the account of...

Local governments have played an important role in the adoption of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. Many local governments offer incentives for the private sector to utilize this green building rating system,...