Profiting from green consumerism in Germany : opportunities for developing countries in three sectors : leather and footwear, textiles and clothing and furniture
- New YorkUS UN 1999
- vi, 66 p.
Reviews the consequences of 'green consumerism' in Germany for the export opportunities of developing countries in three sectors : textiles and clothing; leather and footwear; and timber and furniture. Aims at providing information for exporters in developing countries on the main manifestations of 'green consumerism', such as eco-labelling initiatives and environment-related standards and regulations and suggests market-oriented strategies for suppliers in developing countries which may help them take advantage of 'green consumerism'.