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A
- Adventure tourism - Nature-oriented travel that usually...
- Aerator - In plumbing, a water...
- Algal bloom - Under certain circumstances, such...
- Alternative energy - Energy derived from non-fossil...
B
- Biodegradable - Describes products that are...
- Biodiesel - An alternative fuel for...
- Biofuel - Biofuel is made from...
- Biomass - Biological material, such as...
- Biopesticides - A group of pesticides...
- Biosphere - Portion of the Earth...
- Bottle bill - A law that requires...
C
- Carbon footprint - A person's impact...
- Carcinogen - Any substance that has...
- Certified wood - Wood verified by an...
- Citizen Scientist - A volunteer who participates...
- Compact fluorescent light bulb - Also known as a...
- Compost - Nutrient-rich, decomposed biodegradable organic...
- Conservation - Any effort to protect...
- Cottage Industry - A home-based business in...
D
- Daylighting - Describes the use of...
- Deforestation - The removal of trees...
E
- Eco-friendly - Helpful (or not harmful)...
- Ecology - Branch of science dealing...
- Ecosystem - A system of interactions...
- Ecotourism - Responsible travel marked by...
- Efficacy - Luminous efficacy refers to...
- Electronic waste (E-waste) - Electronic products (computers, televisions,...
- Emissivity - Emissivity is a ratio...
- Energy Audit - An inventory of a...
- Energy efficiency - Refers to reducing energy...
- Energy Performance Ratings - Windows, doors, appliances, and...
- Energy Star® - A program created and...
- Environmentalism - A philosophy of thought...
- Ethanol - An alcohol produced from...
F
- Fair Labor - A voluntary agreement by...
- Fair Trade - A food product with...
- Flex-fuel vehicle - A vehicle manufactured or...
- Fossil fuel - A fuel that can...
G
- Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) - Usually a plant or...
- Geothermal energy - Energy created by capturing...
- Geotourism - A type of ecotourism...
- Global warming - Refers to an increase...
- Gray water - Used water from a...
- Green building (Green design) - An approach to building...
- Green roof - A roof that supports...
- Greenhouse effect - The process by which...
- Greenwash - The practice of setting...
- Grid - In environmental circles, this...
H
- Heavy metals - A group of natural...
- Hybrid vehicle - A vehicle manufactured to...
- Hydropower - Energy created by the...
- Hydrosphere - Includes all sections of...
I
- Indoor air quality (IAQ) - A generic term that...
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM) - An approach to pest...
K
- Kenaf - A fast-growing plant of...
- Kyoto Protocol - United Nations treaty that...
L
- LEED - Stands for the Leadership...
- Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) - An electronic source of...
- Low Impact - A goal of environmentalist-minded...
- Low-E glass - The E refers to...
- Low-flow fixtures - Toilets, faucets, and shower...
M
- Microclimate - Localized climate conditions within...
N
- Native Plants - A plant, tree or...
- Non-renewable Energy Resources - Energy that is obtained...
O
- Off-gassing - The process of emitting...
- Offsetting - (Also known as carbon...
- Organic fabrics and textiles - Organic labels on clothing...
- Organic food - Refers to food grown...
- Ozone - A molecule consisting of...
P
- Passive solar gain - Obtaining heat directly from...
- Phantom appliances - Electrical devices that continue...
- Photovoltaic cell/systems - Photovoltaic cells are made...
- Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) - A moldable, ubiquitous plastic...
- Post consumer fibers - Those that are recovered...
- Potable water - Water deemed safe for...
- Precycling - The act of reducing...
R
- Rainwater harvesting - Collecting rainwater runoff and...
- Reclaimed - An indication that the...
- Recyclable - An item or object...
- Recycling - The process of collecting...
- Reduce - To cut down on...
- Renewable energy - Energy that is obtained...
- Repurposed - An object that is...
- Runoff - Watershed from rain, melting...
S
- Solar energy - Energy produced by the...
- Sustainability - The ability to easily...
- Sustainable materials - Plants, materials, and products...
- Sustainable tourism - A type of eco-tourism...
T
- Telecommuting - Working from a remote...
- Thermal Mass - Any material that can...
- Timer switches - A switch (for a...
V
- Vampire appliances - See "phantom appliances" ...
- Vegan - A vegan diet excludes...
- Vermicomposting - A type of composting...
- Vermiculture - The act of using...
- Vintage - An “old” object that...
- Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - Chemicals used in materials...
W
- Watershed - A defined area of...
- Wind power - Energy created through the...
- Wind Turbine - A device that converts...
