Glossary C

The Environmental Glossary. Letter C +++ Popular Articles: 'Carbon', 'Characteristic', 'Concentration'
A Commercial sector is an area consisting of non-housing units such as non-manufacturing business establishments (e.g., wholesale and retail businesses), health and educational institutions, and government offices.

Deutsch: Gewerbemüll / Español: Residuos Comerciales / Português: Resíduos Comerciais / Français: Déchets Commerciaux / Italiano: Rifiuti Commerciali /

A Commercial Waste is all solid waste emanating from business establishments such as stores, markets, office buildings, restaurants, shopping centers, and theaters.

Commingled Recyclables are Mixed recyclables that are collected together.

A Comminuter is a machine that shreds or pulverizes solids to make waste treatment easier.

A Comminution is Mechanical shredding or pulverizing of waste. Used in both solid waste management and wastewater treatment

A Commissioning is Start-up of a building that includes testing and adjusting HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other systems to assure proper functioning and adherence to design criteria.

Commodity in the environment context refers to natural resources or goods that are widely traded, bought, or sold in markets and have a significant impact on the environment. These commodities are often extracted or produced in ways that can lead to environmental degradation, deforestation, pollution, and habitat destruction. Managing the environmental impact of commodity production and trade is crucial for sustainable and responsible resource management.

A Commodity Barn is Commodity Storage - Usually a steel framed shed that provides storage for commodity feeds, such as cottonseed, brewers grains, chopped hay, etc.

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