Recycling and Waste
This is the main type of container or box that goes into a single-stream recycling bin.
Cereal box
the main greenhouse gas produced by cattle.
methane
Celebrated on April 22, this global day is recognized for encouraging environmental protection and sustainability actions.
Earth Day
This renewable energy source uses photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into electricity.
solar energy
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Sustainable Stanley
The number of main plastic recycling labels (types of resin) that exist
7
This measurement, often expressed in tons of CO2, calculates an individual’s or organization's impact on the environment based on their lifestyle and consumption.
carbon footprint
The three pillars of sustainability are...
1. Economic
2. Environmental
3. Social
This type of energy is generated by harnessing the movement of air, often using large turbines.
wind energy
This rapidly renewable plant, often used for flooring and furniture, can grow up to 36 inches in 24 hours.
This type of material, often used in food packaging, takes 80-100 years to decompose.
Aluminum
This greenhouse gas, which is 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide, is produced in large quantities by cattle
methane
These are specialized, environmentally friendly roofs designed to reduce energy consumption, manage stormwater, and provide green space in urban areas.
green roofs
This term refers to the process of plants using sunlight to produce energy, acting as a natural carbon sink.
photosynthesis
IKEA announced a national recycling program in 2017 for this bulky household item that often ends up in landfills.
mattresses
according to waste statistics, the number of plastic water bottles Americans throw away every hour.
2.5 million
These non-renewable resources, derived from dead organic material compressed over millions of years, are the primary drivers of climate change.
Fossil fuels
This concept focuses on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
sustainability
This, which refers to the loss of natural habitats, is considered the biggest threat to biodiversity on the planet.
habitat loss
This type of eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable packaging material is often made from starch-based materials.
Electric waste, or this, is considered the fastest-growing global waste stream.
E-waste
It takes this many years for a typical plastic bottle to degrade in a landfill, making alternatives essential.
1,000 years
In sustainable community planning, this is the primary goal of implementing public transportation and, in some cases, restricting car usage.
reducing carbon emissions
This type of plant is particularly valued for improving indoor air quality by reducing formaldehyde, smog, and trichloroethylene.
snake plant
A typical bottle made of this material will take 4,000 years or more to decompose, making recycling imperative.
glass