BOOK

Industrial Ecology

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Industrial Ecology is a foundational textbook that introduced and formalized the field of industrial ecology. The book presents a systems-based approach to industrial activity, drawing analogies from biological ecosystems to redesign industrial processes so that material and energy flows are optimized and environmental impacts are minimized. Graedel and Allenby examine topics such as life‑cycle assessment, material and energy flow analysis, product design for the environment, and the integration of environmental considerations into engineering and managerial decision‑making. The work emphasizes transitioning from linear “take‑make‑waste” models to closed‑loop industrial systems that support long‑term sustainability, making it a seminal reference for engineers, environmental scientists, and policy professionals.

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Series Title

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Call Number

574,5 G734

Publisher

: Prentice Hall (also listed as Prentice Hall College Division / Pearson Education)., 1995

Collation

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Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

0131252380

Classification

574,5

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

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Edition

1st

Subject(s)

Industrial ecology Environmental aspects of indust

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