State of the World 2004: Special Focus: The Consumer Society

The Worldwatch Institute, 2004. - 246 p. - ISBN: 0-393-05860-3For more than 20 years, State of the World has guided a global audience in identifying and understanding the pivotal environmental and social issues of our time. This year,we invite you to do more than just read the book — please join us online, where you will find a wealth of additional material about our special State of the World focus:The Consumer Society.List of Boxes, Tables, and Figures
Foreword
Børge Brende, Norwegian Minister of the EnvironmentState of the World: A Year in Review
Lori Brown
The State of Consumption Today
Gary Gardner, Erik Assadourian, and Radhika Sarin
Behind the scenes: Plastic Bags
Making Better Energy Choices
Janet L. Sawin
Behind the scenes: Computers
Boosting Water Productivity
Sandra Postel and Amy Vickers
Behind the scenes: Antibacterial Soap
Watching What We Eat
Brian Halweil and Danielle Nierenberg
Behind the scenes: Bottled Water, Chicken, Chocolate, Shrimp, Soda
Moving Toward a Less Consumptive Economy
Michael Renner
Behind the scenes: Cell Phones
Purchasing for People and the Planet
Lisa Mastny
Behind the scenes: Paper
Linking Globalization, Consumption, and Governance
Hilary French
Behind the scenes: Cotton T-shirts
Rethinking the Good Life
Gary Gardner and Erik Assadourian
Notes