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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Concept Breadcrumbs

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

sustainable manufacturing

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
sustainability science and engineering, environmental sustainability
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • green manufacturing
  • manufacturing sustainability
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/199970
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RDF/XMLCreated 2013-06-26, last modified 2013-12-06