Sustainability

Sustainability

According to the UN Brundland Commission, it’s a development that meets the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generation to meet their own needs.

Durable

Hard to break or damage (in a good way).

Toxic

Poisonous, causing illness or death if eaten.

Acid

A strong substance that reacts with other substances.

Fatal

Resulting in death.

Soil

The brown material found on the ground where plants grow.

Release

Make or produce, allow something to leave or move freely out or away.

Herbicides / Pesticides

Substances that kill unwanted plants and insects.

Contaminate

Make something unclean and unsafe to use.

Break down

Divide into smaller parts.

Forced

Done without choice and against someone’s wishes.

Wear the pants in the family

To be the person who makes the decisions (control or authority).

Tighten your belt

To spend less money than you did before because you have less money now.

Caught with your pants down

Caught in an embarrassing situation.

Off the cuff

Without preparation.

At the drop of a hat

To do it immediatly without stopping to think about it.

Put a sock in it

Used to tell someone to be quiet.

Hand in glove

To work closely with someone.

Keep something under your hat

To keep something a secret.

Have something up your sleeve

To have an idea or plan you have not told anyone about (a plan B).

Lose your shirt

To lose a lot of money because of a bad bet or investment.

Planetary boundaries

A set of nine ecological boundaries that define the safe operating space for humanity, beyond which the Earth’s natural systems may become unstable and unpredictable.

Paradigm

A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitute a particular way of understanding and solving problems in a particular field or discipline.

Turnover

The total amount of money generated by a business through the sale of goods or services in a given period of time, usually expressed on an annual basis.

Advocate

A person who publicly supports a particular cause, often working to promote its goals.

Shareholder value

The financial value that a company creates for its shareholders, typically measured by its profitability, share price, and ROI.

Attractiveness

The degree to which a product, service, or idea is appealing to a particular market.

Stem from

To originate from or be caused by a particular source or factor.

Retailer

A business or person that sells products directly to consumers in a physical or online store.

Packaging materials

Materials used to wrap, protect, or contain products for transportation, storage, or display.

One-sided

Referring to a situation or argument that only considers one perspective or point of view, often at the expense of other valid viewpoints.

Triple bottom line

A framework for measuring a company’s success that considers three dimensions : economic, social, and environmental.

Embed

To integrate something deeply and securely into a particular system.

Accordingly

In a way that is appropriate or fitting for a particular situation or purpose.

Recap

A summary or review of the main points of a discussion, event, or process.

Take it up a notch

To improve or enhance something by making it more challenging, exciting, or effective.

Side-effects

The unintended or secondary effects of a particular action, which may be positive or negative.

Shift

To change or move from one position, direction, or focus to another.

Self-sufficient

Generating enough revenue to cover all of its expenses.

Catering

Providing food and beverages for events or special occasions.

Shelter

Something that provides protection from the elements, such as building or tent.

Foldable

Capable of being folded or bent without breaking.

Manifold

Diverse, complex, or varied in nature, often used to describe a range or different options.

Span

Extend over a length of time or distance.

Founders

The individuals who establish or create a new business or organization.

Pressing

Urgent or important, often used to describe a problem that requires immediate attention.