Glossary C
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.
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.