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NALT Concept Space
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. sustainability science and engineering
  3. sustainable manufacturing
  1. Natural Resources, Conservation, Environment
  2. environmental sustainability
  3. sustainable manufacturing

Preferred term

sustainable manufacturing

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information Sustainable manufacturing is the creation of manufactured products, through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources. Sustainable manufacturing also enhances employee, community, and product safety.

    Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • green manufacturing
  • manufacturing sustainability

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199970

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