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| Date | 11/11/2009 10:10:39 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | Biodegradable: A material or substance which will decompose quickly and without harmful effects to the environment when left exposed to... |
| Article | Biodegradable: A material or substance which will decompose quickly and without harmful effects to the environment when left exposed to nature. Carbon footprint: The total amount of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases emitted over the full lifecycle of a product or service. Certified: Acknowledging that a product is genuine to what it claims, typically having gone through a third-party process. Eco-friendly: An alternative to goods usually bought in most stores. These products are made with the environment in mind. Emissions: Particles and gasses released into the air as byproducts. Energy efficient: Products and systems that use less energy to perform as well or better than standard products. Green building: A building designed to conserve resources and reduce negative impacts on the environment, whether it is using less energy, water, building materials or land. Greenwashing: A superficial nod to the environment from marketers and businesses that historically were not interested in sustainable concerns are doing so now to improve their public relation standings with the consumer or public. LEED: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design. A leading certification process by the U.S. Green Building Council that evaluates buildings constructed to approved green standards. Natural: A product that is made from materials and ingredients found in nature, with little or no human intervention. Post-consumer: Refers to material that was used first by a consumer. Pre-consumer: Refers to material that came from the manufacturing process. Recyclable: A product or material that can be converted back into material that can be used again in manufacturing new goods. Renewable energy: Energy harvested from sources that are not depleted when used, typically causing very low environmental impact. Examples include solar, hydroelectric and wind power. Renewable: A raw material that can be replenished within a reasonable amount of time. Bamboo would be an example. Sustainable: Actions or products that meet current needs without sacrificing the ability of future generations to meet theirs. Sustainably harvested: A renewable resource that has been harvested in a way that allows its inherent regeneration and continued ongoing supply. VOC: Volatile organic compounds. VOCs are toxins commonly found in conventional paints, sealers and the finished product. VOCs off-gas into the air and are generally not good for people or the environment. |