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aeroponics The process of growing plants in suspension in an air or mist environment
without the use of soil.
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biogas An alternative fuel that is generated from decomposing organic matter, such as
food and animal waste, which is processed in an anaerobic digester.
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carbon monoxide (CO)
An odorless, colorless, and toxic gas that is produced from vehicle exhaust,
incomplete combustion of fuel in boilers or furnaces, and improperly vented
appliances.
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greenhouse gases
Gases that trap heat in the atmosphere. The most abundant of the greenhouse
gases, carbon dioxide (CO2), is released through the burning of fossil fuels and
the manufacturing of cement.
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Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design™
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) LEED green building program is the
preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance, and operation of
high-performance green buildings.
(LEED®)
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lean process improvement The principle of continuously improving any process through the elimination of
waste in every step of manufacturing.
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LEED AP® The advanced level of LEED credentials that requires an advanced knowledge
in green building as well as expertise in a particular LEED rating system.
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LEED® Green Associate™ The basic level of LEED credentials that requires a documented, up-to-date
understanding of the most current green building principles and practices.
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sulfur dioxide (SO2) A highly reactive gas that is primarily produced through the combustion of fossil
fuels at power generation plants and other processes at manufacturing facilities.
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triple bottom line
A concept that involves the social, environmental, and economic dimensions of
an organization in its decision making so that the bottom line for all parties can
be increased.
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vertical farm A crop grown vertically instead of horizontally on the ground. Also known as a
farmscraper.
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volatile organic Organic chemical compounds that are emitted as gases from certain solids or
liquids that evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions for tempera-
ture and pressure and may have short- and long-term adverse health effects.
compounds (VOCs) VOCs may be emitted by paints, glues and adhesives, cleaning supplies,
building materials, office furnishings, copiers, and printers.
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xeriscaping
Landscaping designed to reduce or eliminate potable water use in irrigation
through the planting of native and adapted species of vegetation and the use of
other water-conserving techniques.
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zero net energy
A level of efficiency for a high-performance building that produces all the energy it
uses and is so energy efficient, a renewable energy system can offset all or most of
its annual energy consumption.
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