Glossary C
The Environmental Glossary. Letter C +++ Popular Articles: 'Community', 'Contaminant', 'Contamination'
Deutsch: Verbrauch / Español: Consumo / Português: Consumo / Français: Consommation / Italiano: Consumo /
In the environmental context, 'consumption' refers to the utilization of resources and goods by individuals, communities, and societies. It encompasses the process of acquiring, using, and disposing of products and services, which has significant implications for the environment. Consumption patterns play a crucial role in shaping the sustainability of natural resources, energy use, waste generation, and overall environmental impact.
A Consumptive Water Use is Water removed from available supplies without return to a water resources system, e.g. water used in manufacturing, agriculture, and food preparation.
A Contained-in Policy is the "contained-in" policy dates back to a 1986 memorandum which states that although groundwater is not a solid waste, it can be considered a Hazardous Waste
English: Container / Español: Contenedor / Português: Contentor / Français: Conteneur / Italian: Contenitore
The term container may refer to any one of the following:
- a basic tool, consisting of a device creating a partially or fully enclosed space that can be used to contain, store and transport objects or materials
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