Overview of Environmental Management and Pollution Control

These flashcards cover key terms and definitions related to environmental management, sustainability, pollution control, and relevant legislation.

Environmental Management

The process of managing human interaction with and impact on the environment, aimed at achieving sustainability.

Pollution Control

Methods and strategies implemented to reduce the levels of pollutants released into the environment.

Sustainability

The ability to maintain ecological balance by avoiding depletion of natural resources.

ISO 14001

An international standard for an effective environmental management system (EMS), focusing on compliance and continual improvement.

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

A process used to evaluate the environmental effects of proposed development projects before decisions are made.

Primary Pollutants

Pollutants that are directly emitted from a source, such as carbon monoxide from vehicles.

Secondary Pollutants

Pollutants that form in the atmosphere when primary pollutants react, like ground-level ozone.

Eutrophication

The enrichment of water bodies with nutrients, often leading to excessive growth of algae and depletion of oxygen.

Environmental Legislation

Laws and regulations aimed at protecting the environment by controlling pollution and managing natural resources.

Environmental Education

A process aimed at creating awareness and understanding of environmental issues to encourage sustainable practices.

Environmental Aspects

Elements of an organization’s activities, products, or services that can interact with the environment.

Environmental Impacts

Any change to the environment, whether adverse or beneficial, resulting from an organization’s activities.

Air Pollutant

Any substance in the air that could harm humans, animals, or the environment.

Health and Safety in Environmental Management

The policies and practices designed to protect workers and the public from health and safety issues related to environmental management.

Cleaner Production

The continuous application of an integrated preventive strategy to processes, products, and services to increase efficiency and reduce risks to humans and the environment.