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In the context of an ever-changing technological world, it is crucial to prioritize the cultivation of sustainability and environmental consciousness. Adopting an interdisciplinary perspective, this handbook facilitates the integration of technology and sustainability by leveraging insights from many fields such as engineering, environmental science, economics, and sociology. The primary objective of this handbook is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the complex relationship between technology and the environment. Handbook of Technological Sustainability: Innovation and Environmental Awareness includes recent and diverse case studies from a global perspective and demonstrates the utilization of technology to achieve sustainable development across several sectors, such as energy, agriculture, transportation, and urban planning. It explores innovative technologies emphasizing state-of-the-art and developing technologies, including renewable energy, circular economy practices, smart cities, and artificial intelligence-driven sustainability solutions. The handbook also examines the impact of laws, regulations, and international agreements on the advancement or impediment of technological sustainability. Written to be used as a reference, this handbook highlights the ethical and moral quandaries linked to technological sustainability analyzing various topics of significance, including environmental justice, privacy implications in smart technology, and the ramifications of artificial intelligence on employment and society. It provides practical methodologies and recommendations for individuals, enterprises, and governmental entities to adopt and integrate sustainable technologies effectively and furnish readers with a comprehensive guide for transitioning towards a more sustainable future. As it showcases perspectives from technologists, sustainability professionals, and policymakers that have the potential to provide a range of opinions and practical insights derived from real-world experiences, this handbook is a book for all individuals, corporations, governments, researchers, and anyone seeking to harness technology to advance sustainability and effectively tackle the multifaceted issues posed by our dynamic global landscape.

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Dr. Pankaj Bhambri is working in the Department of Information Technology at Ludhiana’s Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College. He also serves as the Institute’s Coordinator, Skill Enhancement Cell, and has almost 19 years of experience as a teacher. Dr. Bhambri obtained his M.Tech. (CSE) and hisB.E. (IT) with HONORS from the I.K.G. Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India, and the Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, India, respectively. He earned a Doctorate in Computer Science and Engineering from the I.K.G. Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar, India and for a long span, he has served the additional duties of an Assistant Registrar (Academic), member (Academic Council/ BoS/ RAC), Hostel Warden, APIO, and NSS Coordinator for his institute. Dr. Bhambri has contributed to numerous textbooks as an editor/author and filed several patents. As a result of his outstanding social and academic/research accomplishments over the past two decades, Dr. Bhambri has been awarded the ISTE Best Teacher Award - 2022, I2OR National Award – 2020, Green ThinkerZ Top 100 International Distinguished Educators – 2020, I2OR Outstanding Educator Award – 2019, SAA Distinguished Alumni Award – 2012, CIPS Dr. Paula Bajdor is affiliated with the Faculty of Management at Czestochowa University of Technology and the Faculty of Social Science at Calisia University. She has more than 10 years of teaching experience and 5 years of working in a Logistics company experience. She acquired a Master of Management, Work and Safety and Management and Production Engineering degrees from Czestochowa University of Technology, and a degree of post-graduate studies in financial and accounting from AGH University in Cracov. She obtained her doctorate in Social Science from Czestochowa University of Technology in 2012. Her scientific interests include sustainable entrepreneurship, sustainable development, information and communication technologies, logistics and supply chain management, and cloud computing.

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