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Friday, May 11, 2012

Join us at Whole Earth Packaging as we define environmentally friendly terms, I through N, and teach you how to be environmentally friendly.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) – The indoor air quality is acceptable when there are no known contaminants at harmful rates, and when 80% or more of the people exposed to the air are not dissatisfied.

Kilowatt-Hours (kWH) – The measurement used to determine electricity and natural gas usage.

Landfill – An area where garbage and waste is dumped, and covered with dirt and topsoil.

Lead – An element, which is harmful to the environment and toxic to humans.

LED Lighting – Also referred to as light-emitting diodes, LED’s are lights that produce more light per watt, last longer, use less energy, and are better for the environment than regular incandescent bulbs.

Locally Sourced – Buying food or products that were produced locally.

Life Cycle Assessment – A measurement used to determine the full environmental cost of products.

Light Pollution – Harmful or annoying light that pollutes the environment.

Material Safety Data Sheet – Information compiled by OSHA with their hazard communication standards in mind. This information includes a list of hazardous chemicals, health hazards, physical hazards, ect.

Microturbines – Small rotary engines that are fueled by natural gas, and provide electricity generation.

Non-renewable Resources – Limited resources, such as coal, oil, natural gas, etc.

Non-Toxic – Products that are not toxic to the environment or human health, and do not contain poisonous materials.

 You can find an assortment of eco-friendly products when you shop online at WholeEarthPackaging.com. Visit us today and start living a greener life. If you know of any other important eco-friendly terms, let us know with a comment, and please join us next week as we discuss many more eco-friendly terms.


by: Whole Earth Packaging

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