The chapter introduces readers to the pressure for change, the themes of the transitions taking place, and the steps suggested for moving forward in the social, economic, and policy environment in which green manufacturing resides. The concept of sustainability related to manufacturing with an emphasis on the metrics, standards, and best practices associated with instituting green manufacturing on the path to sustainability is defined. The drivers for change and progress and the difficulties, hurdles, and benefits associated with transitioning to green operations are discussed.
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Onsrud, H., & Simon, R. (2013). The social, business, and policy environment for green manufacturing. In Green Manufacturing: Fundamentals and Applications (Vol. 9781441960160, pp. 25–47). Springer US. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-6016-0_2
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