Below, check out 21 sustainability buzzwords, defined.
Biodegradable
Biodegradable materials can be broken down and returned to the Earth over time, without any processing.
Food waste and paper are two examples.
A PLA straw, for example, will not degrade in that environment.
Often, becoming so involves the purchase ofcarbon offsets.
Climate change
Climate change refers to a long-term shift in the weather patterns regionally and globally.
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These conditions include green and brown plant materials, such as grass and leaves, moisture, and oxygen.
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Eco-friendly/environmentally friendly
These are vague terms meant to imply that something is not harmful to the environment.
An energy-efficient lightbulb, for example, would require less power than a regular lightbulb to produce its light.
in the Earths atmosphere trap the suns heat, making the planets surface warmer.
It also means that the item is not genetically modified (non-GMO).
Pollution
Pollution refers to the introduction of harmful materialsnatural or unnaturalinto the environment.
Recyclable
If something is recyclable, rather than become waste, it can be repurposed.
Recyclable materials include paper, cardboard, glass bottles, and some plastic.
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Renewable energy
Renewable energy comes from natural resources that are constantly replenishing, like the sun or wind.
without being transformed into a new product.
Examples include tote bags, glass water bottles, bamboo straws, and more.
Unsustainable water use now can lead to water shortages in the future.
Upcycling
Upcycling is the use of waste materials to make something different from the would-be wasted materials.
This prevents waste while also reducing the need for virgin materials to make new products.
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