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Environmental Sustainability

4.1 Enviromental Sustainability
 
Social-scientific issues
Social-scientific issues are open problems that are controversial social issues related to science.
 
Green technology
Green technology is the development and application of products, equipment and systems used to conserve the environment and nature, as well as minimising and reducing the negative effects of human activities.
 
Main pillars of national green technology
 

Main Pillars of National Green Technology

 
Energy Promoting energy efficiency and seeking energy independence
Environment Minimising negative effects and conserving the environment
Economy Enhancing the country's economy through the use of technology
Social Improving the quality of life for all
 
Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency refers to the use of less energy to carry out work at the same or higher rate without affecting the production and the quality of the desired outcome.

Initiatives and efforts carried out in the implementation of energy efficiency:

  • The implementation of energy efficiency labels for electrical appliances
  • Green Building Index (GBI)
  • Energy efficiency technology campaigns
  • Using electricity from solar source campaigns
  • Consumer awareness campaigns through energy-saving practices
 
Sectors in green technology
  • Energy 
  • Waste and wastewater management
  • Building 
  • Transportation
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
  • Agriculture and forestry
  • Industrial and manufacturing

 

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Environmental Sustainability

4.1 Enviromental Sustainability
 
Social-scientific issues
Social-scientific issues are open problems that are controversial social issues related to science.
 
Green technology
Green technology is the development and application of products, equipment and systems used to conserve the environment and nature, as well as minimising and reducing the negative effects of human activities.
 
Main pillars of national green technology
 

Main Pillars of National Green Technology

 
Energy Promoting energy efficiency and seeking energy independence
Environment Minimising negative effects and conserving the environment
Economy Enhancing the country's economy through the use of technology
Social Improving the quality of life for all
 
Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency refers to the use of less energy to carry out work at the same or higher rate without affecting the production and the quality of the desired outcome.

Initiatives and efforts carried out in the implementation of energy efficiency:

  • The implementation of energy efficiency labels for electrical appliances
  • Green Building Index (GBI)
  • Energy efficiency technology campaigns
  • Using electricity from solar source campaigns
  • Consumer awareness campaigns through energy-saving practices
 
Sectors in green technology
  • Energy 
  • Waste and wastewater management
  • Building 
  • Transportation
  • Information and Communications Technology (ICT)
  • Agriculture and forestry
  • Industrial and manufacturing

 

The views expressed in the notes here are those of the contributor and don’t necessarily represent the views of pandai.
Chapter : Green Technology for Environmental Sustainability
Topic : Identify sectors in green technology
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