The contribution of responsible consumption models in the pursuit of sustainability of well-being

Journal title RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'
Author/s Azzurra Annunziata
Publishing Year 2013 Issue 2013/1
Language Italian Pages 20 P. 191-210 File size 308 KB
DOI 10.3280/RISS2013-001015
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The current paper analyzes the contribution that individual and collective consumption patterns can offer in the path towards the sustainability of well-being. In this regard the paper, after discussing the concept of responsible and sustainable consumption, focuses on food consumption patterns, analyzing the its impact - in terms of reproducibility of natural, social and human capital. Finally, the paper presents the results of a direct survey conducted among a sample of young consumers with the aim of analyzing environmental and health value of their food choices and identify possible ways to encourage the promotion of sustainable dietary patterns .

Keywords: Sustainability of well-being, consumption patterns, organic and functional food, young adults.

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Azzurra Annunziata, Il contributo dei modelli di consumo responsabili al perseguimento della sostenibilità del benessere in "RIVISTA DI STUDI SULLA SOSTENIBILITA'" 1/2013, pp 191-210, DOI: 10.3280/RISS2013-001015