Careers in HVAC&R: Sustainability

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Sustainability

Sustainability is a relatively new term that refers to our efforts at closing the energy and environment cycles. As the world's population continues to grow and the need increases for more food, comforts and luxuries, we must learn to do more with less energy and materials. We must begin developing alternative and renewable energy sources that will be available when the known supplies of fossil fuels are gone.

We must also learn to turn our garbage into a resource for a different part of the industrial system. By recycling your paper, metal, plastic and glass, you become part of the solution. Today's designers have developed a "cradle to grave" attitude in their designs. By thinking initially about the full life-cycle of a product and how it might ultimately be re-used, today's engineers are making great strides in helping to close the cycle. However, we are a long way from the finish line and will need to continue focusing on these areas for many years to come.

For more information on Sustainability, conduct a search on this topic at the following site:

www.nrel.gov

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Revision Date: June 2, 1999