Eco-Innovation: When Sustainability and Competitiveness Shake Hands

Abstract

Foreword Introduction 1.1 Sustainability versus competitiveness? 1.2 Towards sustainability AND competitiveness through eco-innovation 1.3 How to read this book What is Eco-innovation? 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Defining eco-innovation 2.3 Dimensions of eco-innovation 2.4 Dashboard of eco-innovation 2.5 Discussion Barriers to Eco-innovation 3.1 Introduction 3.2 How can we classify the barriers to (and drivers of) eco-innovation? Policy Strategies to Promote Eco-innovation 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Why should eco-innovation be promoted publicly? 4.3 What should the main elements of a policy approach to promote eco-innovation be? 4.4 What types of specific measures are out there? 4.5 What measures are more appropriate for tackling specific barriers to eco-innovation? 4.6 What measures are most appropriate for promoting specific types of eco-innovation? Business Strategies for Eco-innovation 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Design dimensions of eco-innovation 5.3 User dimensions of eco-innovation 5.4 Product service dimensions in eco-innovation 5.5 Corporate governance for eco-innovation 5.6 Conclusions Eco-innovation in practice 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Case 1: Ecocement 6.3 Case 2: Automated vacuum system for waste collection 6.4 Case 3: High speed train system 6.5 Case 4: EcoWorx, carpet backing 6.6 Case 5: Carbon Capture and Storage 6.7 Case 6: Hybrid Synergy Drive 6.8 Case 7: Green Hotel Project Conclusions