Sustainability Explored in the March Issue of PCB007 Magazine
March 20, 2024 | I-Connect007 Editorial TeamEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
Sustainability is one of the most widely used terms in business today, especially for electronics and manufacturing. Oxford defines it as “the ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.” Today, when we say “sustainability” in business, we are speaking of environmental sustainability—the ability to operate our businesses in a way that does not hurt or deplete our natural resources and our global environment. For most business owners, though, sustainability is, first and foremost, a business's ability to continue doing business. But as Dr. Kelly Scanlon of IPC has pointed out, the concept of sustainability applies to many areas, including the economy, training, and education.
In this month’s issue of PCB007 Magazine we focus on the hot button issue of sustainability and examine it through the lens of several individuals and organizations.
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