"Industrial ecology is a new way of looking at the interaction of human and natural systems," writes Braden Allenby.
Industrial ecology takes a "systems view" of the world, with emphasis on technology and the evolution of cultural and economic systems. It promotes "earth systems engineering", the ability to manage the dynamics of natural systems through recycling and other processes of sustainability. Allenby gives an informative and insightful overview of the prospects of industrial ecology.
