Eco glossary
While perusing my portfolio or reading my blog, you might stumble upon words or terms that you are not familiar with or would like to learn more about. When that happens, please feel free to visit this glossary. If there is a word you are unfamiliar with that you think should be listed here, please feel free to send me an email at hello@adrianabachmann.com to let me know!
This glossary is a work-in-progress, so any feedback you have to share would be most appreciated!
This glossary is a work-in-progress, so any feedback you have to share would be most appreciated!
eco bricks
(noun) a PET bottle packed solid with clean and dry used plastic
Eco Bricks are made manually to a set density to sequester plastic, and create reusable building blocks and construction material. They are a simple, low-tech, non-capital, plastic transition technology that follows the Earth’s example of carbon care. Resource: "Ecobricks.org - Global Ecobrick Alliance"
Eco Bricks are made manually to a set density to sequester plastic, and create reusable building blocks and construction material. They are a simple, low-tech, non-capital, plastic transition technology that follows the Earth’s example of carbon care. Resource: "Ecobricks.org - Global Ecobrick Alliance"
Greenwashing
(adjective) used when a company or brand makes unsubstantiated or exaggerated environmental claims
According to the EPA, it's important for consumers to be careful in interpreting vague or generic claims on products such as "environmentally friendly," "eco safe," or "green." When these claims are found to be misleading or inaccurate, this is referred to as greenwashing.
According to the EPA, it's important for consumers to be careful in interpreting vague or generic claims on products such as "environmentally friendly," "eco safe," or "green." When these claims are found to be misleading or inaccurate, this is referred to as greenwashing.
zero waste
(adjective) generating little or no waste
According to the City of San Jose, CA, zero waste can be boiled down to a perception change. It requires rethinking what we have traditionally regarded as garbage and treating all materials as valued resources instead of items to discard. Zero waste entails shifting consumption patterns, more carefully managing purchases, and maximizing the reuse of materials at the end of their useful life. This term originated in the manufacturing industry, and has recently entered the public vernacular as a goal for individuals to work toward.
According to the City of San Jose, CA, zero waste can be boiled down to a perception change. It requires rethinking what we have traditionally regarded as garbage and treating all materials as valued resources instead of items to discard. Zero waste entails shifting consumption patterns, more carefully managing purchases, and maximizing the reuse of materials at the end of their useful life. This term originated in the manufacturing industry, and has recently entered the public vernacular as a goal for individuals to work toward.