Cleantech is frequently discussed. Everybody knows what it is. Do they?
Cleantech is profitable sustainable development
Cleantech, Clean Technology is a general term. It represents a diverse range of products, processes and services intended to create profitable sustainable development. Good and economical energy, clean water, nutritious food and, light but durable materials, are examples of what cleantech innovations help to produce for both current and coming generations.
Minimizing environmental burden and maximizing resource efficiency
Cleantech addresses problems that distance us from a sustainable society. Solutions help to minimize humanity’s negative impacts on the environment. The goal is to work with nature, not against it.
Cleantech is influencing the functionality of society
Cleantech is pollution control. Be it to air, water or soil. It is also recycling technologies and new materials to minimize use of scarce natural resources. Cleantech is clean energy production and, to secure effective use of energy, it also addresses problems associated with energy storage. Furthermore, cleantech brings solutions for securing food and freshwater supply for a growing population.
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