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Keywords
Green technology, energy
efficient, environmental health, efficiency, recycling, energy
production, materials, biomimicry, clean technology, environmental
impact, efficient resource use, manufacturing methods, sustainable
production, bio-based materials, technology transfer, alternative
technology, green engineering, green chemistry, renewable resources,
green building, culturally appropriate technology, biofuels, clean tech
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Appropriate technology (AT)
is an applied engineering science suitable to the level of economic
development of a particular group of people. Ideally, AT is
decentralized, can be used and operated by most of the concerned
citizens (i.e. does not require outside operators), uses local or
regional fuels and materials in an efficient manner, and involves
machines that can be locally repaired. It is sometimes called
"alternative technology" and sometimes used for the "best choice" of a
technology no matter how complex ("green technology").
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