GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY AND INNOVATION

ISBN: 9781516520817 Géneros: RNK Sinópsis: Global Sustainability and Innovation offers an indepth look into the theory and practice of sustainability This text seeks to provide students with a straightforward and accessible guide to understanding this rapidly emerging and widely misunderstood field A diverse range of essential topics in sustainability are examined including energy environmental conservation and the green revolution New topics explored in this edition include climate change recycling and the effect of renewable energy sources on the environment Global Sustainability and Innovation offers an innovative approach to studying sustainability By exploring the roles of reuse recycling and remanufacturing in business decisions it illustrates the techniques necessary to establish sustainable business practices The text features several realworld case studies from leading experts that give readers a glimpse into how sustainability is currently being implemented in product and process design decisions at several major organizations  Global Sustainability and Innovation ties together diverse elements to impart a holistic overview of the sustainability spectrum It is ideal for courses in sustainability and courses focused on the environment and renewable energyDr Anoop Desai is an associate professor of mechanical engineering at Georgia Southern University He holds an MS and PhD in industrial and manufacturing engineering from the University of Cincinnati He is the author of about 25 journal papers and five books ranging in scope from product development to sustainability His main area of interest is Design for X and the economic impact of engineering decisions