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Improved resource efficiency and cascading utilisation of renewable materials (2015)
Journal Article
Geldermann, J., Kolbe, L. M., Krause, A., Mai, C., Militz, H., Osburg, V. S., …Westphal, S. (2016). Improved resource efficiency and cascading utilisation of renewable materials. Journal of cleaner production, 110, 1-8. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.09.092

In light of various environmental problems and challenges concerning resource allocation, the utilisation of renewable resources is increasingly important for the efficient use of raw materials. Therefore, cascading utilisation (i.e., the multiple ma... Read More about Improved resource efficiency and cascading utilisation of renewable materials.

Sustainability marketing: a global perspektive : a book review (2015)
Journal Article
Osburg, V., & Ludorf, S. (2016). Sustainability marketing: a global perspektive : a book review. Journal of cleaner production, 110, 209-210. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.04.043

Book review: Sustainability Marketing - A Global Perspective, Frank-Martin Belz, Ken Peattie, 2nd ed. Wiley, Chichester, West Sussex (2012). p. 336, ISBN 978-1-119-96619-7 (paperback) Frank-Martin Belz is Professor at the Technische Universität Münch... Read More about Sustainability marketing: a global perspektive : a book review.

Consumer acceptance of Wood-Polymer Composites: a conjoint analytical approach with a focus on innovative and environmentally concerned consumers (2015)
Journal Article
Osburg, V., Strack, M., & Toporowski, W. (2016). Consumer acceptance of Wood-Polymer Composites: a conjoint analytical approach with a focus on innovative and environmentally concerned consumers. Journal of cleaner production, 110(January), 180-190. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.04.086

Wood-Polymer Composites (WPCs) can contribute towards resource efficiency as they mainly consist of wood by-products and/or waste materials. The eco-innovative materials represent a hybrid solution on the ‘two-evils’ continuum’ constituted by the com... Read More about Consumer acceptance of Wood-Polymer Composites: a conjoint analytical approach with a focus on innovative and environmentally concerned consumers.

Wood polymer composites and their contribution to cascading utilisation (2015)
Journal Article
Teuber, L., Osburg, V., Toporowski, W., Militz, H., & Krause, A. (2016). Wood polymer composites and their contribution to cascading utilisation. Journal of cleaner production, 110(January), 9-15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.04.009

Due to a shortage of resources and a growing competition of land use, sustainable and efficient resource utilisation becomes increasingly important. The application and multiple, cascading utilisation of renewable resources is aimed at to ensure an a... Read More about Wood polymer composites and their contribution to cascading utilisation.

Traceability system for capturing, processing and providing consumer-relevant information about wood products: System solution and its economic feasibility (2015)
Journal Article
Appelhanz, S., Osburg, V. S., Toporowski, W., & Schumann, M. (2016). Traceability system for capturing, processing and providing consumer-relevant information about wood products: System solution and its economic feasibility. Journal of cleaner production, 110(January), 132-148. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.02.034

Current research and practice reports indicate the existence of purchase barriers concerning eco-friendly products, e.g. wood products. These can be ascribed to consumers' mistrust regarding the non-observable environmental impact of wood products. T... Read More about Traceability system for capturing, processing and providing consumer-relevant information about wood products: System solution and its economic feasibility.

An empirical investigation of wood product information valued by young consumers (2015)
Journal Article
Osburg, V., Appelhanz, S., Toporowski, W., & Schumann, M. (2016). An empirical investigation of wood product information valued by young consumers. Journal of cleaner production, 110(January), 170-179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2015.01.068

Recent media reports regarding wood products question the trustworthiness of wood origin declaration, the sustainability of production methods and the product quality. In light of this question, it becomes important to ensure consumer trust in wood a... Read More about An empirical investigation of wood product information valued by young consumers.