Green Manufacturing: One Big Step Towards a Circular Economy

By Dr. Nurul Bahan (School of Materials and Mineral Resources Engineering)

October 2021 VOICES OF USM
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GREEN MANUFACTURING... What is that? Well, as one might easily guess, it is about “greening” the manufacturing system. And one does that by reducing the use of energy and natural resources; cutting down on waste, pollution and emissions; and recycling and reusing materials. A switch to a solar-powered energy source, for example, is one of the most economical ways to go green.More and more established manufacturers are “greening” their activities by adopting practices and technologies to lessen their impact on...

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  • Manufacturing Trends and News, December 2013.
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