Materials and Sustainable Development 2nd Edition

Meet the definitive guide for engineers, designers, and sustainability professionals: Materials and Sustainable Development, 2nd Edition by Michael F. Ashby. This clear, authoritative text connects materials science with environmental responsibility, offering practical insight into how material choices shape global sustainability outcomes.

Explore up-to-date principles and tools for assessing the environmental impact of materials—from embodied energy and resource depletion to recycling potential and end-of-life strategies. Ashby’s approachable explanations and visual tools help readers compare metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites using quantitative metrics that support smarter materials selection for product design, construction, transport, electronics, and packaging.

Whether you’re a student learning lifecycle thinking, an engineer optimizing a product’s footprint, or a policymaker shaping sustainable procurement, this 2nd edition provides relevant, globally-minded guidance. Rich with worked examples, comparative charts, and real-world scenarios, the book equips you to evaluate trade-offs, reduce environmental burdens, and communicate sustainability decisions clearly to stakeholders across regions and industries.

Practical yet scholarly, Materials and Sustainable Development blends scientific rigour with actionable strategies that translate directly into cost-efficient, lower-impact solutions. It’s an essential resource for anyone committed to materials selection that respects both performance and the planet.

Strengthen your projects—and your understanding of sustainable materials—by adding this indispensable reference to your library. Ideal for classrooms, professional development, and industry practice around the world.

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