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2011 Spring | Agriculture and Food Systems, Policy & Regulation, Sustainability

Shifting towards Sustainable Consumption Management

Student(s):

William J. Sharick

Program or Department(s):

  • Program on the Environment
  • University of Washington

Site supervisor(s):

Ashley Zanolli

Partner(s):

  • United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 10

Faculty advisor(s):

Kristiina Vogt, School of Forest Resources, University of Washington

I analyzed information directly and indirectly related to consumption and sustainable consumption. This research was conducted on behalf of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 9 and 10 and in partnership with the West Coast Climate Change and Material Management Forum (the forum), a collaborative group of local and federal government officials within these regions. The forum shares information, resources, and ideas pertaining to management strategies that promote sustainable consumption. An initial analysis of existing information determined areas for additional research. Findings from this research indicated that the business sector and effective communication might help achieve sustainable consumption.