Summary: In engineering, the transition from idea to product requires that the engineer produce clear proposals demonstrating the idea's practicality and economic feasibility. Smelser describes how writing is a key element in this process. Engineers don't need to know how to write.
Cradle to gate Cradle to gate is a boundary condition associated with embodied carbon, carbon footprint and LCA studies. A study to these boundaries considers all activities starting with the extraction of materials from the earth (the cradle), their transportation, refining, processing and fabrication activities until the material or product is ready to leave the factory gate.
Not only will it make our society more efficient, it will drastically lower pollution. It will also reduce the need for more raw materials to make the stuff that we need. The cradle to cradle model is a positive solution to our waste and pollution problems. You have the power to influence businesses, communities, industries, schools and your own home to do the following: Practice the 3 Rs â Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Stop our habit of wasting. Support those who are trying to protect our environment.