Index
Your trusty handbook of terms to help you figure out what the eff everyone is talking about.
Applies ecological principles to agriculture, blending farming with the health of local ecosystems. It focuses on biodiversity, soil health, and sustainability. By working with nature, agroecology creates food systems that are resilient, productive, and climate-friendly.
Measures how clean or polluted the air is. When air quality is high, breathing is easy, and health risks are low. But when it’s poor, pollution can lead to asthma, respiratory illnesses, and climate-warming impacts. Good air quality is a human right—and something worth fighting for.
Refers to any energy source that is not derived from fossil fuels and includes renewable sources like solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
Eco-friendly protein sources like plant-based or lab-grown meat. They’re designed to satisfy our cravings without the environmental impact of traditional meat, helping us eat sustainably while still enjoying the foods we love.
Certification issued to businesses that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose.
Materials that can break down naturally over time through the action of microorganisms. This property helps reduce waste in landfills when these materials decompose.
Plastics that can be decomposed by the action of living organisms, usually microbes, into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. However, not all biodegradable plastics easily break down in natural environments.
A renewable fuel made from vegetable oils, animal fats, or recycled cooking grease. It can be used in diesel engines and offers a more sustainable alternative to fossil fuels.
Renewable fuels made from organic materials like plants and waste. By replacing fossil fuels with biofuels, we’re tapping into a cleaner, more sustainable energy source that helps reduce our dependence on oil and cuts greenhouse gas emissions.
The application of IT hacks to biological systems, particularly the human body. In the context of recycling, it could refer to genetic engineering of enzymes for improved performance in breaking down plastics.
