Environmental Management and Waste Management: Principles and Applications

Background

Consumers and stakeholders have rising concerns over product quality and environmental issues (Lo, 2013). Regarding environmental management, many organizations across the globe significantly think green and strive for sustainable results (Mochal & Krasnoff, 2014). The adoption of all types of environmental management systems is associated with the improved environmental performance in an international setting (Darnall & Kim, 2012). Competitive motivations and environmental management commitment are the important factors explaining why firms incorporate the environmental issues into their strategic planning process (Fraj-Andrés, Martínez-Salinas, & Matute-Vallejo, 2009). Considering the implications of EU environmental laws, such as REACH (registration, evaluation, authorization, and restriction of chemicals), EuP (directive on eco-design of energy-using products), and RoHS (restrictions of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment) Directive, they have been acquired to advance green supply chain management (An, 2008).