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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

Fields of Study > sustainability science and engineering > sustainable engineering
Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment > environmental sustainability > sustainable engineering
Preferred Term:

sustainable engineering

Definition:
The design, commercialization and use of processes and products that are feasible and economical while reducing the generation of pollution at the source and minimizing the risk to human health and the environment.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
sustainability science and engineering, environmental sustainability
Narrower Concepts:
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • green engineering
  • engineering sustainability
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/136603
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