Carbon footprint-A term to describe the amount of carbon emissions generated by a person or an organization.
Carbon neutral-Offsetting carbon emissions from an individual or organization by taking other steps to minimize carbon emissions. Go to http://www.carbonneutral.com/ to find gifts that neutralize carbon emissions from vehicle trips and airline flights as well as detailed information about steps that individuals and organizations can take to become carbon neutral.
Freegan--people who employ alternative strategies for living based on limited participation in the conventional economy and minimal consumption of resources. (www.freegan.org)
Green Building Materials
U.S.Green Building Council
HGTV Green Building Information
Building Green
Green Product Listing
Green Consumers-Go to www.tgisurveys.com for a free download that discusses what green means in 12 countries.
Greenwashing-Claiming that a product is green or is a sustainable product when it is not.
Sustainable-when applied to consumption, living in harmony with nature; having the least impact on the environment while still meeting human needs.
Sustainable development- Land development that has the least impact on the environment while still meeting human needs.
