Sustainable engineering
Sustainable engineering is the process of designing or operating systems such that they use energy and resources sustainably, in other words, at a rate that does not compromise the natural environment, or the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. == Common engineering focuses == Sustainable engineering focuses on the following: Water supply Food production Housing and shelter Sanitation and waste management Energy development Transportation Industrial processing Development of natural resources Cleaning up polluted waste sites Planning projects to reduce environmental and social impacts Restoring natural environments such as forests, lakes, streams, and wetlands Providing medical care to those in need Minimizing and responsibly disposing of waste to benefit all Improving industrial processes to eliminate waste and reduce consumption Recommending the appropriate and innovative use of technology == Aspects of engineering disciplines == Every engineering discipline is engaged in sustainable design, employing numerous initiatives, especially life cycle analysis (LCA), pollution prevention, Design for the Environment (DfE), Design for Disassembly (DfD), and Design for Recycling (DfR).