Business Librarian
Mechanical Engineering Librarian
Databases
Business Source Complete and Access World News both include trade and business publications that will be useful for this project.
Because much of this information is likely to be proprietary, try looking for articles about the industry or type of product, not just the specific product or brand itself. You may also want to look for articles about manufacturing in the country or region where a product is produced.
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Business Source Complete This link opens in a new window
Scholarly, popular, and trade publications on management, economics, finance, accounting, international business etc. Starting point for most business-related research.
This database and its contents may not be used in combination with an artificial intelligence tool (including to train an algorithm, test, process, analyse, generate output and/or develop any form of artificial intelligence tool). Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, Authorized Users may use, transmit, view, or store the content or outputs from the Database, Services, or econtent in any software tools and/or systems that may have artificial intelligence tools running therein. Please contact the library with questions.
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Access World News Research Collection This link opens in a new window
International, national, and local news sources, including print and web articles from The Cleveland Plain Dealer and The Columbus Dispatch. Updated daily.
Additional Resources
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Engineering For Change Research ReportsResearch on sustainable development issues.
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Google Patents Advanced SearchPatent documents will provide some information on the manufacturing process.
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A Guide to Sustainability CertificationsList of sustainability certifications with links to information pages.
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Life Cycle InitiativeOrganization that extends the concept of sustainable manufacturing to include environmental, social and economic impacts of a product over its entire life cycle.
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U.S. Textile, Apparel, Footwear, Travel Goods and Related AssociationsTrade associations can provide valuable insight. Look for the associations and organizations that are relevant to your product.
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UN Sustainable Development GoalsUnited Nations goals for environmental, social and economic aspects of sustainable development.
KlondikeSearch
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KlondikeSearch This link opens in a new windowSearches across many different subject areas and disciplines. Using KlondikeSearch, you will find articles, e-books, print books, newspapers and streaming media. Use limiters on the results page to narrow your search.