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Concept information

Preferred term

sustainable engineering

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information 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.

Synonyms

  • engineering sustainability
  • green engineering

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/136603

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