Sustainable Solutions in Higher Education

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to sustainability practices in higher education as discussed in the lecture.

Sustainability

Living in a way that can be maintained far into the future.

LEED Platinum

A certification for environmentally sustainable buildings, indicating a high level of eco-friendliness.

Photovoltaic Energy System

A technology that converts sunlight directly into electricity.

Carbon-Neutrality

The state of having a net-zero carbon footprint by balancing emitted carbon with offsetting measures.

Triple Bottom Line

A sustainability framework that includes environmental protection, economic well-being, and social justice.

Environmental Protection

Practices aimed at preserving and improving the health of the natural environment.

Composting

The process of recycling organic waste into a rich soil amendment.

Carbon Offsets

Reductions in emissions of carbon dioxide or greenhouse gases made in order to compensate for emissions produced elsewhere.

Ecolabels

Labels on products that indicate they have been produced with environmentally friendly practices.

Demographic Transition

The transition from high birth and death rates to lower birth and death rates as a country develops.

Green Technologies

Technologies that improve the environment and promote sustainable development.

Auditing

The process of reviewing and evaluating resources consumed by an institution to identify sustainable practices.

Mimicking Nature

Creating industrial systems that function in cycles similar to natural ecological processes.

Population Stability

The goal of maintaining a balanced number of individuals in a population without excessive growth.

Local and Global Approaches

Strategies that emphasize the importance of local sustainability efforts as well as global cooperation.

Student-led Initiatives

Sustainability efforts spearheaded by students to promote eco-friendly practices on campuses.