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A survey of the adoption of cleaner technology by South African firms

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South African firms have been slow to adopt cleaner technologies, and little research on this topic has been carried out in South Africa. This article reports on the results of a survey of 26 firms in South Africa that had recently adopted cleaner technology. The survey results indicate that market-led factors are seen as the most significant in prompting firms to adopt cleaner technologies. Proactive market factors, such as obtaining a competitive edge and taking advantage of a market opportunity, are rated highest. The results suggest that the adoption of cleaner technology in South Africa is often a 'win-win' situation in which firms and the environment both benefit.

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  • Raewyn Peart, 2002. "A survey of the adoption of cleaner technology by South African firms," Development Southern Africa, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 19(2), pages 221-237.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:deveza:v:19:y:2002:i:2:p:221-237
    DOI: 10.1080/03768350220132459
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