Environmental Attitudes and Practices Amongst Small Business Owner/Managers in the Western Australian Community Pharmacy Sector

The process of moving businesses into a pattern of sustainable development has become a key feature in many economies. However, most work to date has focussed on the operations of large firms and multinational corporations. The role of small and medium-sized firms has often been overlooked, even though they are an essential part of that process. For example, it is estimated that SMEs may account for up to 70% of global pollution, yet management theorists have frequently underestimated their importance.