Sustainable Manufacturing: A Paradigm Shift Towards Sustainable Human Development

Abstract

The definition of sustainable manufacturing is the use of commercially viable techniques that minimize adverse environmental effects while conserving energy and other resources, improving the environment for coming generations. The rise in environmental pollution and degradation has attracted the attention of manufacturers, therefore manufacturing industries are now introducing sustainable business practices in response to the rising and fast change in the operation of commercial activities, as they give significant economic and environmental advantages. Improved worker, community, and consumer safety is another benefit of safer manufacturing techniques. Manufacturing industries have begun to embrace and seek out more sustainable techniques for human development, and the manufacturers' role has shifted towards sustainable development. This study seeks to provide an overview of the various benefits of sustainable manufacturing techniques on various important factors, including the environment, the economy, and society.