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Emission

Emission is the discharge of pollutants into the atmosphere from stationary sources such as smokestacks, other vents, surface areas of commercial or industrial facilities and mobile sources, for example, motor vehicles, locomotives and aircraft.

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E-waste

E-waste

Also known as electronic waste or high-tech trash, it is considered hazardous waste. E-waste contains harmful metals such as lead, cadmium, and mercury. When these elements are...

Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day

Earth Overshoot Day is the day each calendar year when the human demand, the natural resources we consume and the carbon dioxide emissions we create, exceeds the planet’s ability t...

Eco-effectiveness

Eco-effectiveness

The central strategy in the cradle-to-cradle development method seeks to create industrial systems that emulate healthy natural systems. The central principle of eco-effectiveness...