Glossary

The interacting system of a biological community.

Environmental Data Sheet which describes the most frequently asked questions about a product's environmental aspects.

The release of any gas, particle or vapor into the environment.

An element of human activity, product, or service that can interact positively or negatively with the environment.

An assessment of the current status of an organization's compliance with applicable environmental requirements.

Any change to the environment, good or bad, that wholly or partially results from human activities, products or services.

The acronym for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal organization charged with setting and enforcing environmental regulations in the United States. http://www.epa.gov