A Classification Model for Green Technologies Using the Dimensions of Adverse Anthropogenic Phenomena and Environmental Benefits

Objective: This article aims to propose a model for classifying green technologies according to the dimensions of adverse anthropogenic phenomena and environmental benefits. Theoretical Framework: The theoretical frameworks of this article are green technologies and classification models in the context of sustainability and green technologies. Method: It uses the systematic literature review method to review 527 articles that address green technologies, which are classified according to 4 basic types of application, according to economic activities: use of natural resources and extractivism; material transformation; operation in infrastructure and well-being; and resolution of environmental problems. Results and Discussion: This article identifies six basic benefits associated with green technologies: processing of renewable raw materials; processing of by-products; processing of pollutants; mitigation of adverse impact; recovery and reuse of discarded material; recovery of ecosystems. Research Implications: From a theoretical perspective, this article contributes to improving the literature on the effects of green technologies by presenting an overview of the applications and benefits of green technologies. From a practical perspective, this systematic survey of applications and benefits can be used to analyse different sociotechnical contexts to outline environmental recovery and preservation policies. Originality/Value: Unlike articles previously available in the literature, this article presents a detailed overview of the areas of application of green technologies, covering all sectors of the economy, and systematising the benefits of applying these technologies. In doing so, it presents a panoramic view of the application of these technologies, something that is relevant both for the development of theory and for improving the diagnosis and analysis of the application of these technologies.