| TERM/PHRASE | CLASSIFICATION | DESCRIPTION |
|---|---|---|
| Active Solar Energy | is the use of solar energy devices | which heat water or buildings |
| Alkaline Chlorination | is a process | in which an alkaline solution is added to oxide toxic chemicals such as cyanide |
| Biological Degradation | is a process | in which organic compounds are decomposed into inorganic chemicals |
| Community Forestry Schemes | are forests | which are planted and managed by local communities in order to provide fuel wood and help soil conservation |
| Composting | is a type of waste management | which involves the degrading of of organic wastes, often producing a soil mulch |
| Crop Rotation | is a crop management technique | in which different crops are grown in succession in order to maintain soil fertility |
| Demand Side Energy Management | is a use of conservation measures | which counteract increases in demand for energy |
| Detoxification | is a chemical process | which renders a compound no longer toxic |
| Incineration | is a technique | which uses burning to dispose of refuse |
| Intercropping | is a crop management technique | in which different crops are grown in alternate rows |
| Night Soil | is a term | which refers to human excrement being used as fertilizer |
| Passive Solar Energy | is a design of buildings | which allows for the maximum use of solar energy |
| Recycling | is a process | which reuses materials that would otherwise be wasted |
| Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) | is an energy term | which refers to the use of combustible materials in garbage as a source of energy |
| Sanitary Landfill | is a landfill | which is engineered to prevent hazardous wastes from leaking into the environment |
| Scrubber | is a device | which removes sulphur and other impurities from chimneys |
| Sewage Effluent | is a liquid waste | which results after the solids have settled |
| Shelter Belts (Wind Breaks) | is a group of trees or bushes | which are planted to reduce the force of winds |
| Sludge | is a solid waste | which results after the removal of fluids from sewage |