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16 Cards in this Set
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will completely break down into elemtns found in nature w/i a reasonably short period of time after disposal-aka biodegradable/photodegradable
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degradable
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can be collected separately or recovered from the solid waste stream and turned into raw materials used in new items
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recyclable
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can be collected separately or recovered from the solid waste stream and turned into raw materials used in new items
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recyclable
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contains materials that have been diverted or recovered from the solid waste stream either during manufacturing process, or after consumer use
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recycled content
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is lower in weight, volume, or toxicity than previous products
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source reduction
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can be collected and returned for refilling, or refilled by consumers w/ material sold in other packaging
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refillable
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does not contain any ozone depleting substance
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ozone safe/friendly
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preserving and renewing, when possible, human and natural resources according to principles that will ensure the highest economic or social benefit (EPA)
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conservation
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regrows trees stripped for urbanization
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sustainable forest initiative
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concept introduced by William McDonough and Michael Braungart, that prescribes that at the end of a product's useful life, the product will decompose entirely w/ no negative environmental impact
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cradle to cradle
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principle of natural systems that MBDC proposes will eliminate the concept of waste. all materials viewed as continously valuable, and circulating
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waste=food
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strategy that calls for minimizing harm to natural systems by reducing the amount of waste and pollution generated by human activity
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eco-efficient
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strategy for designing human industry that is safe, profitable, and regenerative, producing economic, ecological, and social value
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eco-effective
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materials that are not depleted when used. these materials are typically harvested from fast growing sources and do not require unneccessary chem. support
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rapidly renewable
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alternative energy derived from sources that do not use up natural resources or harm environment
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renewable energy
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a resource or system that meets the needs of the present w/o compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs
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sustainability
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