Post-Consumer Recycled Content – Material that has been recovered after its intended use as a consumer product. Examples include reclaimed carpet tiles (for new tile backing).
Post Consumer Waste
Post Consumer Waste- Post-consumer waste is a waste type produced by the end consumer of a material; that is, where the waste-producing use did not involve the production of another product. Usually, this waste is the garbage that individuals routinely discard, either in a waste receptacle or a dump, or by littering, incinerating, pouring down the drain, or washing into the gutter.
Pollution
Pollution - undesirable state of the natural environment being contaminated with harmful substances as a consequence of human activities, the act of contaminating or polluting; including (either intentionally or accidentally) unwanted substances or factors.
Pollute
Pollute – make impure.
Political Spin
Political Spin – This is the act of advertising, endorsing, or speaking about green commitments or programs while lobbying against pending or current environmental legislation.
Plant
Plant - (botany) a living organism lacking the power of locomotion, put or set (seeds, seedlings, or plants) into the ground.
Photic
Photic – of or relating to or caused by light
Pesticide
Pesticide – any biological agent or chemical substance, viral or bacterial, that is used to repel, prevent or kill a “pest”.
Peat
Peat – partially carbonized vegetable matter saturated with water; can be used as a fuel when dried.
Particulate
Particulate – Fine solid particles of dust, spores, pollens, dander, skin flakes, mite allergens, cell debris, mold, mildew, mineral fibers, or solids escaping from combustion processes that are small enough to become suspended in the air, and in some cases small enough to be inhaled. Photovoltaic Cells. Solid-state devices (typically made from silicon) that directly convert sunlight to electricity.
Palaeoecology
Palaeoecology – the branch of ecology that studies ancient ecology.
Ozonesphere or Ozone layer
Ozonesphere (Ozone layer) – a layer in the stratosphere (at approximately 20 miles) that contains a concentration of ozone sufficient to block most ultraviolet radiation from the sun.
Ozone Hole
Ozone Hole – an area of the ozone layer (near the poles) that is seasonally depleted of ozone.
Ozone
Ozone - a colorless gas (O3) soluble in alkalis and cold water; a strong oxidizing agent; can be produced by electric discharge in oxygen or by the action of ultraviolet radiation on oxygen in the stratosphere (where it acts as a screen for ultraviolet radiation).
Overturn
Overturn – cause to overturn from an upright or normal position or cause the downfall of; of rulers.
Organic Certification
Organic Certification – is provided by various organizations. The most widely recognized standards are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) which is the basis for the statement “100% certified organic cotton” used by many green companies.
Organic Agriculture
Organic Agriculture - Organic Agriculture is an ecological farming system that promotes natural chemical and biological cycles that improve soil fertility and maintains a balanced and productive farming system. Any products introduced to this system for fertility or pest protection are of natural composition. It eliminates the use of harmful synthetic pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, growth stimulants or antibiotics. These essential restrictions can reduce contamination or pollution to our air, water or food supply.
Organic
Organic – a specific item displays the qualities that are to be considered free of pesticides, genetically modified, imitation, or synthetic properties that have been certified and are regulated by the FDA.
Oridiniation
Oridiniation – logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
Carbon Offsets
Carbon Offsets - Greenhouse gas reduction activities undertaken to compensate for emissions elsewhere.