Glossary S
Deutsch: Soziale Rechenschaftspflicht 8000 / Español: Responsabilidad Social 8000 / Português: Responsabilidade Social 8000 / Français: Responsabilité Sociale 8000 / Italiano: Responsabilità Sociale 8000 /
A Social Accountability 8000 (SA8000) is an international standard for social accountability developed by Social Accountability International (SAI) through multi-stakeholder consultations.In the context of the environment, "society" refers to the human population and the social systems, structures, and interactions that shape the relationship between humans and the natural environment. It encompasses how individuals, communities, and institutions interact with and impact the environment, and how environmental issues and concerns are addressed within the broader social framework.
Deutsch: Soda / Español: Sosa / Português: Soda / Français: Soude / Italiano: Soda
In the environmental context, "soda" typically refers to sodium carbonate (Na2CO3), a chemical compound that is commonly found in natural deposits and used extensively in various industrial processes. It is also known as washing soda or soda ash and plays significant roles in environmental chemistry, pollution control, and ecological management.
Deutsch: Natrium / Español: Sodio / Português: Sódio / Français: Sodium / Italiano: Sodio
In the environmental context, "sodium" refers to a chemical element with the symbol Na. It is a highly reactive alkali metal found abundantly in nature, often in combination with chloride (as table salt or sodium chloride) and other compounds. Sodium plays significant roles in various environmental, biological, and ecological processes.
Deutsch: Bodenverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación del suelo / Português: Contaminação do solo / Français: Contamination des sols / Italiano: Contaminazione del suolo
Soil contamination refers to the presence of harmful substances, pollutants, or toxic chemicals in the soil, which can negatively impact human health, ecosystems, and the broader environment. These contaminants can originate from various sources, including industrial activities, agricultural practices, improper waste disposal, and accidental spills, leading to the degradation of soil quality, reduced agricultural productivity, and potential risks to groundwater and surface water.
Deutsch: Bodendegradation / Español: Degradación del suelo / Português: Degradação do solo / Français: Dégradation des sols / Italiano: Degradazione del suolo
Soil degradation in the environmental context refers to the decline in soil quality and productivity due to various factors such as erosion, compaction, salinization, chemical contamination, and loss of organic matter. This process adversely affects the soil's ability to function effectively, impacting plant growth, water filtration, and carbon storage.
Deutsch: Bodenverschmutzung / Español: Contaminación del suelo / Português: Poluição do solo / Français: Pollution des sols / Italiano: Inquinamento del suolo
Soil pollution in the environment context refers to the contamination of soil by harmful chemicals, heavy metals, plastics, or other pollutants, leading to degradation of soil quality, reduced fertility, and environmental harm.