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Wednesday Word Day – Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
476 days ago by greenqueenToday’s term is chlorofluorocarbons /(ˈklɔːrəflʊəˈrəˈkɑːb əns/
- Usually found in refrigerators and air conditioners, chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) are man-made chemical compounds derived from methane and ethane, and containing chlorine, fluorine and carbon. CFCs are used as refrigerants, solvents and aerosol propellants. They are avoided as much as possible due to their contribution to the depletion of the ozone layer.
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Wednesday Word Day – Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
483 days ago by greenqueenToday’s term is volatile organic compounds (VOCs) /ˈvɒləˌtaɪl ɔːˈɡænɪk ˈkɒmpaʊndz/
- Organic chemical compounds that evaporate at room temperature and are considered hazardous to humans. VOCs can occur naturally and be man-made. They are common ingredients in most paints and solvents as well as certain building materials. Long-term exposure to VOCs, particularly through wall paint and furniture, is linked to a host of health issues, among them respiratory troubles, increased allergies, nervous system damage and some cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma.
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Wednesday Word Day
497 days ago by greenqueenToday’s term is carbon footprint /ˈkɑːb ə n ˈfʊtˌprɪnt/
- Measure of an individual’s environmental impact, expressed in units of carbon dioxide; amount of greenhouse gases emitted by an individual or a company’s actions. Note: greenhouse gases are a major and central contributor to global warming.
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504 days ago by greenqueenToday’s term is triple bottom line /ˈtrɪp ə l ˈbɒtəm laɪn/
- This term refers to a sustainable business philosophy that incorporates three key overall performance indicator areas: financial, environmental and social. All three are used to assess a company’s growth, success and future areas of development.
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