Toward a Green Economy: Sectors, Communities, and Services

Abstract

“Green” embraces a set of principles including sustainability, full reclamation or reuse, reduction of waste and pollution, and use of technologies that benefit the environment. In this chapter, we will first discuss this broad term. Then, we will look at how a green economy can be realized in a variety of communities. This can be achieved by adopting green techniques. This chapter discusses the significance of a green economy and various sustainable communities, namely: Urban, Rural, Industrial, Touristic, and Slums. Green activities in many sectors (Policy, Industry, Technology, Energy, Education, Products, Agriculture, Construction, Buildings, Architecture, Services, Transportation, Management, Publication, Marketing/business, Computing, and Jobs) are defined, and their advantages and disadvantages are presented. Case studies are provided when applicable.