Abstract
![CDATA[Each year to average Australian household contributes around thirteen tonnes of greenhouse gas to the atmosphere enough to fill more than 700 balloons a day. Each household also draws an average of 73,000 buckets of water a year, enough for around twelve baths a day. Australian households are looking for ways to stop wasting resources, save money on household bills, make their homes more comfortable, and help protect their environment. Unsustainable consumption has been identifies as one of the main causes of global environmental deterioration. Particular attention is paid to the role of household consumers and the consequences of their choices. A number of studies show that different socio-economic groups within a nation have diverse consumption profiles leading to different environmental impacts. Thus, policies or programs aimed at regulating unsustainable consumption or promoting sustainability at the household level should be based on a good understanding of the relationship between consumption and the characteristics of household. There have been many studies attempting to explain the factors that lead to unsustainable consumption (Stern 1997; Norton et al. 1998; Michaelis 2000). Building on these previous studies, this paper aims to determine the demographic factors that affect household water and energy consumption in New South Wales, Australia. Demographic information will enable utility companies to boost their revenue by tailoring services and products to specific groups of people. Likewise, policy makers can use the same information to curb wasteful consumption.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the Western Economic Association International 9th Biennial Pacific Rim Conference, 26-29 April 2011, Brisbane, Australia |
Publisher | Western Economic Association International |
Number of pages | 11 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | Western Economic Association International Pacific Rim Conference - Duration: 26 Apr 2012 → … |
Conference
Conference | Western Economic Association International Pacific Rim Conference |
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Period | 26/04/12 → … |