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Vol. 24 No. 1 (2024)
Enero - Junio

ARTICULOS DE REFLEXION

Green Engineering : Technology for sustainability

https://doi.org/10.19053/uptc.1900771X.v24.n1.2024.16859

Published 2024-07-31

  • José Gesto

José Gesto
Lord of the Manor of Leckhampstead

Abstract

Green Engineering is a multidisciplinary and holistic approach based on principles of sustainability, equity and efficiency, which pursues as its fundamental purpose the minimization of the environmental impacts of human activities, considering the promotion of the conservation of natural resources; It includes the planning and design of products and systems, from their production and use, to their final production. Next, in this reflection article, a brief analysis of the theoretical concepts associated with Green Engineering is carried out, as well as an examination of the principles on which its application is based, briefly describing some current trends such as its development and adoption. clean technologies, circular economy, mobility and sustainable agriculture; without leaving aside the mention of some challenges to be faced. The methodology used consisted of a documentary review of scientifically valid and recent sources, linked to the topic in question. It is concluded that the application of Green Engineering parameters and the adoption of sustainable practices will facilitate the addressing of environmental problems associated with climate change, the loss of biodiversity and the scarcity of resources; allowing us to project a greener future for present and future generations.

Keywords

Green engineering, sustainable engineering, ecoengineering, green technology, sustainability

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