Waste Management
The process of treating solid wastes and offering a variety of solutions for recycling items that don't belong to trash.
Sustainable
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level without depleting resources
Environmental Impact
The effect of an activity on the environment, particularly the natural world.
Pollution
The presence in or introduction into the environment of a substance which has harmful or poisonous effects.
Sustainable Development
Economic development that is conducted without depletion of natural resources.
Greenwashing
When a company or organization presents itself as environmentally friendly, but its actions do not align with its claims.
Conservation
The protection and preservation of the natural environment.
Zero Waste
A lifestyle or initiative aimed at reducing waste, with the goal of sending nothing to landfills.
Erosion
The process of eroding or being eroded by wind, water, or other natural agents.
Compost
Decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.
Greenhouse Gases
Gases in the Earth's atmosphere that trap heat, such as carbon dioxide and methane.
Renewable Energy
Energy from a source that is not depleted when used, such as wind or solar power.
Green Technology
Innovative technologies that contribute to sustainability by reducing environmental impact, such as energy-efficient appliances or pollution-control devices.
Circular Economy
An economic system that aims to minimize waste by reusing and recycling products and materials.
Renewable
Capable of being replenished naturally over time
Carbon Emissions
The release of carbon into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Sustainable Practices
Actions or behaviors that help conserve resources and reduce negative environmental impact.
Climate Change
Long-term changes in temperature, precipitation, wind patterns, and other aspects of the Earth's climate.
Eco-conscious
Being aware of and concerned about environmental issues, leading to sustainable actions.
Ecosystem
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment
Organic
Relating to or derived from living matter; also refers to farming without synthetic chemicals.
Deforestation
The action of clearing a wide area of trees.
Ecological Footprint
A measure of human demand on the Earth's ecosystems, indicating the area of land and resources needed to support a population’s lifestyle.
Recycling
The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
Carbon Footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases produced to directly and indirectly support human activities.
Biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.