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The document examines the 'energy efficiency gap' and evaluates whether converting energy consumption data (kWh/year) into monetary terms encourages the purchase of energy-efficient appliances. Based on field experiments and literature reviews, it finds that while monetary information can be effective, its success depends heavily on the appliance type and the method of delivery. For example, lifetime energy savings (LES) information is effective for fridges and washing machines when delivered via sales staff or labels, whereas lifetime energy cost (LEC) information is effective for A++ models of fridges, washing machines, and dishwashers when provided by sales staff. The authors suggest using QR codes on labels to address varying energy prices across EU countries.

The study examined the impact of monetary information—delivered via sales staff and supplementary labels—on the purchase of washing-machines, fridges, dishwashers, and tumble-driers. Results indicate that while monetary information can increase the probability of buying A++ appliances, it often fails to nudge consumers toward the highest efficiency (A+++) models, likely due to price premiums. Additionally, the study identifies a 'memory effect' where previous regional rebate programmes continued to positively influence the purchase of A+++ appliances after the programmes had ended.

The study found that while heavy machinery used for cutting did not cause lasting plot-level impacts on peat depth or bulk density, it did reduce surface micro-topography by approximately 2 cm by removing hummock tops. Burning showed no significant difference from uncut plots in these metrics. The authors suggest cutting is a suitable alternative to burning, though they note that compaction may be site-specific and micro-topography preservation may require adjustments to machinery and cutting height.

The IISD-ELA Lake 626 Diversion Project investigates the ecological impacts of reduced water inputs on lake chemistry and fish. By constructing a diversion channel and dike in 2010, researchers reduced the watershed area from 388 ha to 74 ha and increased water residence time from 2.1 years to 10.9 years. This led to decreased dissolved organic carbon (DOC), allowing sunlight to penetrate deeper and warm the surface layer. Consequently, lake trout are spending more time in water with less than their ideal oxygen levels.

A field study in UK cafés found that renaming vegetarian dishes to emphasize taste, origin, or appealing plant-based descriptors significantly increased sales compared to labels highlighting the absence of meat.