Glossary C
A Consolidated Metropolitan Statistical Area (CMSA) is an area with a population of one million or more and meets other statistical criteria.
Deutsch: Beratung / Español: Consulta / Português: Consulta / Français: Consultation / Italiano: Consultazione
Consultation in the environment context refers to the process of seeking expert advice, opinions, or feedback from stakeholders, communities, and specialists on matters related to environmental management, Policy-making, and project implementation. This process is integral to ensuring that environmental decisions are informed, inclusive, and reflective of diverse perspectives and expertise. Consultation can involve a range of activities, from public hearings and community meetings to formal reviews by environmental experts and interdisciplinary collaborations.
Deutsch: Verbraucher / Español: Consumidor / Português: Consumidor / Français: Consommateur / Italiano: Consumatore /
Consumer is the organism that cannot synthesize the organic nutrients it needs and gets its organic nutrients by feeding on the tissues of producers or of other consumers; generally divided into primary consumers (herbivores), secondary consumers (carnivores), tertiary (higher-level) consumers, omnivores, and detritivores (decomposers and detritus feeders).Deutsch: Unterhaltungselektronik / Español: Electrónica de consumo / Português: Eletrônicos de consumo / Français: Électronique grand public / Italiano: Elettronica di consumo
Consumer electronics refers to electronic devices intended for everyday use by individuals, such as smartphones, computers, televisions, and home appliances. In the environmental context, consumer electronics plays a significant role due to its impact on resource consumption, energy use, and electronic waste (e-waste). The production, use, and disposal of these devices contribute to environmental degradation, resource depletion, and pollution, making sustainable practices crucial for reducing their environmental footprint.