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Thursday, April 19, 2012

Everyone knows about how to be environmentally friendly, but do you know what terms like biodegradable, organic, downcycling and sustainable actually mean? If not, Whole Earth Packaging can help. Join us, as we go define eco-friendly terms from A to Z. This week we’ll define eco-friendly terms starting with the letters A through C.

Alternative Energy – Energy that comes from uncommon sources, and replaces the fossil-fuels we normally use. Wind power and solar energy are two examples of alternative energy.

Alternative Fuels – Fuels that come from uncommon sources, and replaces the fuels we normally use. Natural gas, bio fuels and electricity are two examples of alternative fuels.

Bio-based Product – Products that are made from renewable agricultural resources, such as Nature Works products from Whole Earth Packaging

Biodegradable – A product or object that, when left alone, breaks down and is absorbed into the Earth and our eco-system.

Bio-Fuel – Fuel, such as wood, which is produced from dry organic matter or combustible oils produced by plants.

Blackwater – Wastewater generated by toilets.

Building Related Illness (BRI) – An illness caused by airborne building pollutants.

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) – A naturally occurring greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, which is colorless, odorless, and incombustible.

Carbon Footprint – Measuring your impact on the environment, based on the amount of carbon dioxide you’ve produced.

Carbon Neutral – A business, person, family, or action that does not produce any carbon emissions.

Carbon Rationing – Limiting the amount of carbon you use every year.

Composting – The process of organic wastes decomposing naturally, which results in a produce rich in minerals that is often used as a soil conditioner for gardening.

Conservation – Preserving and renewing natural resources.

If you know of any other important eco-friendly terms, let us know with a comment. Please join us next week, as we define many more environmentally friendly terms.



by: Whole Earth Packaging

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