Sustainability Vocabulary
sustainability
The ability to be maintained or continued over the long term without depleting resources.
renewable
Describing a resource that is naturally replenished or replaced.
Glossary Reference
List of common words related to sustainability.
sustainability
The ability to be maintained or continued over the long term without depleting resources.
renewable
Describing a resource that is naturally replenished or replaced.
conservation
The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the careful management of natural resources.
environment
The conditions, circumstances, or surroundings in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
ecology
The branch of biology that deals with the relationships of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
biodegradable
Capable of being decomposed by natural processes, especially by the action of microorganisms.
carbon footprint
The total amount of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, usually expressed in units of carbon dioxide equivalents.
carbon neutrality
The state of having a net-zero carbon footprint, where any carbon dioxide emissions are balanced by equivalent reductions or offsets.
recycling
The process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.
greenhouse gases
Gases that contribute to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation.
sustainable agriculture
Farming practices that aim to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs.
impact
The effect or influence of one thing on another.
climate change
A change in global or regional climate patterns, particularly a rise in temperature, often attributed to human activities.
biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world as a whole.
pollution
The presence of harmful substances in the environment, particularly in air, water, or soil.
ecosystem
A biological community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.
organic
Relating to, or derived from living matter; also refers to food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification.
energy efficiency
The ratio of useful energy output to total energy input, indicating how efficiently energy is used.
natural resources
Materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain.
waste management
The process of handling waste materials, including collection, transportation, treatment, and disposal.
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