Eco-Friendly Technology

Ecotechnology is an applied science that seeks to fulfill human needs
while causing minimal ecological disrupution, by harnessing and
manipulating natural forces to leverage their beneficial effects.
Ecotechnology integrates two fields of study: the 'ecology of
technics' and the 'technics of ecology,' requiring an understanding of
the structures and processes of ecosystems and societies. All
sustainable engineering that can reduce damage to ecosystems, adopt
ecology as a fundamental basis, and ensure conservation of
biodiversity and sustainable development may be considered as forms of
ecotechnology.

Ecotechnology emphasizes approaching a problem from a holistic point
of view. For example, remediation of rivers should not only consider
one single area. Rather, the whole catchment area, which includes the
upstream, middle stream and downstream sections, should be considered.

Construction can reduce its impact on nature by consulting experts on
the environment.

Sustainable development requires the implementation of environmentally
friendly technologies which are both efficient and adapted to local
conditions. Eco-technology allows improvement in economic performance
while minimizing harm to the environment by:

increasing the efficiency in the selection and use of materials
and energy sources,
control of impacts on ecosystems,
development and permanent improvement of cleaner processes and products,
eco-marketing,
introducing environmental management systems in the production and
services sectors, and
development of activities for increasing awareness of the need for
environmental protection and promotion of sustainable development by
the general public.