Alt - Short for Alternative, this word describes plant-based food like alt-pork, alt-chicken, alt-beef and alt-duck., Biodegradable - Materials that naturally break down to their original compound over time. Examples are food scraps and paper., Bioplastics - These plastics are made using organic materials such as cellulose, vegetable oils, or starches., Carbon Footprint - The measurement of carbon emissions produced by an activity, individual, or product., Carbon Neutral - A product or activity’s carbon dioxide emissions and carbon dioxide absorption cancel each other out, leading to net-zero emissions., Carbon Offsetting - Attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) to achieve carbon neutrality. For example, use solar- or wind-generated energy instead of traditional power supply., Climate Change - Long-term changes in temperatures and weather patterns., Climate Emergency - A situation in which urgent action is required to prevent irreversible damage to the environment that can threaten all life on Earth, including humans., Compostable - These products break down faster and do not leave any traces of harmful chemicals. Food is an example., Eco friendly - A term most companies use to imply that their products will not harm the environment., Electric Vehicle - Also known as EVs, they either partially or fully use electricity as their power source, Energy Efficient - A product or an activity that uses less energy to provide the power it needs to run compared to similar products or services. Examples are lightbulbs, a solar-powered home, or turning off appliances you’re not using., Ethical - This type of trade exists to ensure that companies treat their employees fairly, especially regarding wages, hours and rights. It’s an agreement to prove that workers are not being taken advantage of., Green - Pursuing ecologically responsible practices that help the environment and sustain its natural resources., Greenhouse Effect - A process that warms the Earth’s surface., Organic - Produce grown without chemicals, synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. They’re also not genetically modified (non-GMO)., Plant based - Meals made mostly from plants. They contain fruits, vegetables and nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans., Pollution - This describes how chemicals, noise, light or heat can be bad for the environment., Recyclable - Materials that can be reused instead of going into landfills. Examples are paper, glass, fabric and plastic., Renewable - Materials that will naturally replenish themselves over time. Examples are cotton, soy and rainwater., Reusable - An item can be used more than once without being made into a different product. Examples are water bottles, tote bags and bamboo straws., Sustainable - The concept of “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”., Upcycling - Making new things of a higher value from old or discarded items. For example, turning a glass bottle into a lovely vase., Vegan - The practice of not eating animal products. You will not eat products sourced from animal farming, such as milk, cheese or eggs., Vegetarian - A person who does not eat meat and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons., Zero waste - The idea of resource conservation through responsible production and consumption. It means that nothing we produce will harm the planet.,

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