Going green is one of the most desirable trends of modern industry. This is for good reason. The benefits both to the environment and to business make renewable energy and materials a positive for just about everyone.
What tends to be forgotten in the rush towards sustainability, however, are the changes to workplace policies and hazards that come with adopting sustainable materials. Unique problems exist in the use of sustainable materials, from solar panels to nuclear power. Addressing these problems and their effect on workers must come before true sustainability can be achieved.