Concept information
Preferred term
alternative technology
Definition
- Technology that is ‘alternative to mainstream’. It may be prompted by a desire for sustainability, environmental security and/or reduced dependency and tends to result in less negative human impact on environment. For example, alternative technology is urgently needed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environmental Change; alternative technology]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/alternative_technology
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