The double edge of cutting edge: Explaining adoption and nonadoption of the STAR rating system and insights for sustainability indicators

Ecological Indicators

Volumn 67, Issue , 2016, Pages 556-564

  Elgert, Laureen ^a  

^a Worcester Polytechnic Institute   (United States)

Author keywords

Equity; Expertise; Feasibility; Participation; Sustainability indicators; USA

Indexed keywords

ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EFFECTS; ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION; STARS; SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT;

EQUITY; EXPERTISE; FEASIBILITY; PARTICIPATION; SUSTAINABILITY INDICATORS;

CUTTING TOOLS;

EID: 84962318623     PISSN: 1470160X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.ecolind.2016.02.051     Document Type: Article

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