Glossary
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Mass transit systems Public means of transportation.
Microbes Tiny living organisms that can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.
Microbial fuel cell This is a bio-electrochemical device that is detrimental for
harnessing respiring microbes for the conversion of organic substrates into
electrical energy.
Ocean acidification This refers to the ongoing reduction in pH of the Earth’s
oceans, attributed to the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbed from the
atmosphere.
Organic agriculture Organic agriculture has the same principles as sustainable
agriculture, including natural plant fertilization, ecological balance, natural
pest management, biodiversity, sustainability, soil integrity, and natural pest
management.
Photovoltaic cells This is a device that converts solar energy to electricity.
Plutonium reactors These are reactors containing plutonium isotopes used in the
creation of atomic bombs.
Pre-settling basins The sewage moves through large tanks called pre-settling
basins during the primary sedimentation stage.
Product lifecycle A product lifecycle is the sequence of stages that a new product
undergoes during its life span.
Programming language This is a set of rules setup to instruct a computer.
Protozoa These are free-living or parasitic unicellular eukaryotes that feed on
organic matter. They can be found in moist environment.
Recombinant DNA Joining of two different DNAs and inserting into a new host.
Recycling Recycling enables the reuse of materials that are found in unwanted
materials for making new items.
Replenish Renew.
Risk avoidance This entails avoiding an activity that could pose a risk.
Risk treatment Risk treatment entails identification of the range of alternatives
for treating risks, evaluating alternatives, preparation of risk treatment plans, and
implementation of the plans.
Sedimentation The process whereby silt, sand as well as other particulates settle
at the bottom.
Sludge Wastewater treatment plants utilize bacteria which consumes organic
residue then turns it into sludge.
Smart grid This is an electricity network that utilizes diverse digital technology,
including renewable energy and energy-efficient resources, smart meters, and
appliances to reduce the energy cost and maximize the reliability of the energy
supply chain, ultimately meeting the future energy demand.
Social sustainability This involves meeting the current needs of humans, societies,
and cultures without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
needs.
Socioeconomic equity This defines the quality of being where individuals have
equal economic and social status.
Solar glass Solar glass is a transparent glass panel with the ability to harvest solar
energy.
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Mass transit systems Public means of transportation.
Microbes Tiny living organisms that can only be seen with the aid of a microscope.
Microbial fuel cell This is a bio-electrochemical device that is detrimental for
harnessing respiring microbes for the conversion of organic substrates into
electrical energy.
Ocean acidification This refers to the ongoing reduction in pH of the Earth’s
oceans, attributed to the uptake of carbon dioxide (CO2) absorbed from the
atmosphere.
Organic agriculture Organic agriculture has the same principles as sustainable
agriculture, including natural plant fertilization, ecological balance, natural
pest management, biodiversity, sustainability, soil integrity, and natural pest
management.
Photovoltaic cells This is a device that converts solar energy to electricity.
Plutonium reactors These are reactors containing plutonium isotopes used in the
creation of atomic bombs.
Pre-settling basins The sewage moves through large tanks called pre-settling
basins during the primary sedimentation stage.
Product lifecycle A product lifecycle is the sequence of stages that a new product
undergoes during its life span.
Programming language This is a set of rules setup to instruct a computer.
Protozoa These are free-living or parasitic unicellular eukaryotes that feed on
organic matter. They can be found in moist environment.
Recombinant DNA Joining of two different DNAs and inserting into a new host.
Recycling Recycling enables the reuse of materials that are found in unwanted
materials for making new items.
Replenish Renew.
Risk avoidance This entails avoiding an activity that could pose a risk.
Risk treatment Risk treatment entails identification of the range of alternatives
for treating risks, evaluating alternatives, preparation of risk treatment plans, and
implementation of the plans.
Sedimentation The process whereby silt, sand as well as other particulates settle
at the bottom.
Sludge Wastewater treatment plants utilize bacteria which consumes organic
residue then turns it into sludge.
Smart grid This is an electricity network that utilizes diverse digital technology,
including renewable energy and energy-efficient resources, smart meters, and
appliances to reduce the energy cost and maximize the reliability of the energy
supply chain, ultimately meeting the future energy demand.
Social sustainability This involves meeting the current needs of humans, societies,
and cultures without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their
needs.
Socioeconomic equity This defines the quality of being where individuals have
equal economic and social status.
Solar glass Solar glass is a transparent glass panel with the ability to harvest solar
energy.