Emerging technology sustainability

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to examine sustainability with an emphasis on China.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper examines previous research on sustainability and polymer chemistry to provide a better understanding of the importance of sustainability and technology in China.

Findings

There are many different perspectives when it comes to sustainability and that multiple stakeholders need to be considered when examining sustainability.

Originality/value

As the longest serving member of the American Chemical Society (ACS) accreditation committee and a Fellow of the ACS, the perspective on which this paper is based comes from over 1,000 publications and over 45 years of active research in the sciences and technology.

Citation

E. Carraher Jr., C. (2014), "Emerging technology sustainability", Journal of Technology Management in China, Vol. 9 No. 2, pp. 206-218. https://doi.org/10.1108/JTMC-05-2014-0032