Eco Glossary A-Z
Biomimicry- (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, to imitate) is the
examination of nature, it's models, systems, proceses, and elements to
emulate or take inspiration from in order to solve human problems
Biodegradeable- organic matter that can physcially
breakdown in it's environment. Aerobically with oxygen and anaerobically
without oxygen. Biodegradeable products include paper,
plant and food waste. Biodegradable
material will not break down in a landfill.The only way a biodegradable product can decompose
without environmental impact is through composting.
Compost- Composting is natures way of decomposing organic
material. The decomposition of plant remains and other once-living materials
to make an earthy, dark, crumbly substance is an excellent source of nutriens
for houseplants or enriching garden soil. Backyard composting,
worm composting, and grass cycling are the most common type of composting.
Eco Friendly Also known as environmentally friendly, refers
to goods and services that do not impact the environment.
Fair Trade Certified- Fair working, eco farming,
and community supported.
GMO
(Genetically Mofidified Organism) -
DNA altered plants or animals to make
varieties more pest, disease, or chemical resistant. GMO seeds are controversial
because no one is sure of their long term effects on the environment and
humans-
Grass Fed Beef - Grass fed beef eats grass and
forages on pasture and is not fed antibiotics or growth hormones.
Hybrid- A variety created by crossing two separate
varieties to achieve desirable
charactertics.
Organic- Organic refers to the way agricutlrueal products are
grown and processed. Organic seed much like organic food production, is
based on a system of farming that maintains and replenishes soil fertility
without the use of toxic pesticides and inorganic fertilizers.
Marine Stewardship Council- Certifies
well managed fisheries that are salmon safe products. Including beer, cheese
and produce that
are protecting salmon that are in water sheds and there habitat.
Range Free Chicken- Range Free Chickens roam
free and eat a natural diet.They raised without antibiotics
or growth hormones. They have room to grow.
They are tastier and healthier for consumption.
Sustainability- Sustainability according to
the EPA "is a synergy between business and the environment".
By choosing a sustainable lifestyle you are choosing a less invasive impact
on the planet.
USDA Organic- No hormones, antiobiotics,
pesticideds, and GMO's.
Wild Caught- Fish Caught during legal
fishing season in the wild.
Sources:
Natural Resource Defense Council www.nrdc.org
Envioronmental Protection Agency
www.epa.gov
Wikipedia definitions
for biomimicry, www.wikipedia.com
United
Nations FAO www.fao.org
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