Circular economy (CE) is an umbrella concept for closing material loops towards enhanced
environmental performance. Despite the recognized benefits of CE, the intended outcomes …

Wealth and income are disproportionately distributed among the global population. This has
direct consequences on consumption patterns and consumption-based carbon footprints …

The relationship between a household's income and its carbon emissions is often summed
up by a number, the elasticity of the carbon footprint with respect to income. I survey here the …

In our globalized economy, the consumption of goods and services induces economic
benefits but also environmental pressures and impacts around the world. Consumption …

This paper investigates how consumption‐based greenhouse gas emissions from private
households can be reduced. The aim is to quantify opportunities for mitigation through …

The growing awareness of the current and future consequences of climate change has led
to a range of international commitments aimed at ensuring sustainable development as part …

Green tax reform is unpopular because, typically, the poor are hurt most by the higher prices
of carbon-intensive commodities. If revenues from a carbon tax are recycled, it may be …

A good understanding of household carbon emissions is an important part of forming climate
mitigation strategies to achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. Numerous studies …

Private households play a relevant role in reducing CO2 emissions, but it remains unclear
whether and which psychological factors are related to emissions. Given the relevance of …

Stringent policies that significantly increase the cost of greenhouse gas emissions, such as
CO2, are increasingly necessary for mitigating climate change. Yet while richer individuals …