Srinivasan, V.
(2011),
An Engineer Grapples with Sustainable Manufacturing, International Journal of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=907702 (Accessed April 24, 2026)
Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (
) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
An Engineer Grapples with Sustainable Manufacturing
Published
Author(s)
Abstract
A personal view by the author of how, as a research engineer and manager, first in the private sector and now in government service, he witnessed the emergence of a compelling case for sustainable manufacturing and also gained several important insights along the way. From my vantage point, there were three distinct epochs for this emergence characterized by: (1) the initial shock when the European regulation commonly known as RoHS (Restriction on the use of Hazardous Substances) hit the global electronics industry, (2) the epiphany when some smart businesses recognized that there is money to be made in embracing sustainability, and (3) the current awakening that sustainability is the key driver of innovation and is an emerging megatrend in industry.Citation
International Journal of Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pub Type
Journals
Download Paper
Keywords
sustainability, sustainable manufacturing, RoHS, systems engineering, innovativeness
Citation
Issues
If you have any questions about this publication or are having problems accessing it, please contact [email protected].
Created April 1, 2011, Updated February 19, 2017