Waste Management, Pollution, and Sustainability

Vocabulary flashcards for reviewing key terms related to waste management, pollution, sustainable changes, and green buildings.

Waste Management

Reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling to conserve resources and lower pollution.

Eco-design

Integrating environmental considerations into product design to minimize negative impacts throughout the product's lifecycle.

Waste Management

Reducing waste, reusing materials, and recycling to conserve resources and lower pollution.

Eco-design

Integrating environmental considerations into product design to minimize negative impacts throughout the product's lifecycle.

Reduce

Limits resource use and waste creation.

Reuse

Extends the life of products, saving energy and materials.

Recycle

Turns waste into new materials, reducing landfill and pollution.

Air Pollution

Contamination of the atmosphere with harmful substances.

Water Pollution

Contamination of water sources with pollutants.

Soil Contamination

Contamination of soil with harmful substances.

Greenwashing

When companies falsely market products as environmentally friendly.

Sustainable Development

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Consumer Behaviour

The study of individuals and organizations and how they select and use goods and services

Renewable Energy

Energy that is collected from renewable resources, which are naturally replenished

Urban Planning

The design and management of cities to promote sustainability.

LEED Certification

A green building certification program.