Unit 3: GREEN LIVING Vocabulary and Grammar

Practice flashcards covering the vocabulary list and grammar (verbs with prepositions) from the Green Living unit.

Ecotour

A type of holiday that involves visiting natural environments and is designed to minimize environmental impact.

Awareness

The state of being conscious or having knowledge about something.

Carbon footprint

The total amount of greenhouse gases produced by an individual, event, organization, or product.

Efficient

Performing or functioning in the best possible manner with the least waste of time and effort.

Decompose

The process by which organic substances are broken down into simpler matter.

Reusable

An item that is designed to be used again or more than once.

Eco friendly

Not harmful to the environment.

Landfill

A place where waste material is buried under layers of earth.

Packaging

The materials used to wrap or protect goods for sale.

Leaking tap

A faucet that drips or lets water out unintentionally.

Recyclable

Materials or products that can be processed and used again.

Contaminated

Made impure or poisonous by contact with or addition of a polluting substance.

Rinse out

To wash the inside of something with clean water.

Compost

Decayed organic material used as a fertilizer for growing plants.

Fruit peel

The outer skin of a fruit.

In the long run

Relating to a long period of time in the future.

Fertiliser

A chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to increase its fertility.

Pollutant

A substance that pollutes something, especially water or the atmosphere.

Bamboo straw

A drinking tube made from the bamboo plant as a sustainable alternative to plastic.

Ask about

A verb-preposition combination meaning to request information regarding something.

Apologize for

A verb-preposition combination meaning to express regret or say sorry for a mistake or action.

Focus on

A verb-preposition combination meaning to direct one's attention or effort to a specific thing.

Participate in

A verb-preposition combination meaning to take part in an activity or event.

Belong to

A verb-preposition combination meaning to be the property of someone.