Features | Traditional Manufacturing | Green Manufacturing |
Focus | Profit maximization | Environmental sustainability and profit |
Resource use | High consumption of raw materials and energy | Efficient use of resources |
Waste generation | High waste generation | Minimal waste generation, closed-loop systems |
Pollution | High pollution levels | Low pollution levels |
Product lifecycle | Limited consideration of end-of-life disposal | Emphasis on eco-design and recyclability |
Long term outlook | Often short-term planning | Long-term planning with sustainability at the core |