Glossary

You can save energy, use public transport, recycle, eat less meat, and support renewable energy. Small actions like these add up to help reduce emissions and reach Net Zero.

An Environmental Impact Assessment predicts a project's effects on nature and people before it starts, involving the community to reduce harm and support sustainable, responsible development.

Greenhouse gases trap heat, warming Earth. Too much causes climate change. Cutting emissions by using clean energy, recycling, and saving energy helps protect our planet’s future.

A Book-and-Claim System lets companies support recycled or renewable products by buying certificates, showing they fund green production even if the exact product isn’t physically traced.

Life Cycle Assessment measures a product’s total environmental impact—from raw materials to disposal—helping reduce waste, improve recycling, and support a circular, sustainable economy.

A Market Surveillance Authority ensures products meet safety and environmental rules, supports circular economy by promoting recyclable, safe items, and protects consumers and the planet.

Carbon neutral means balancing the carbon you emit with actions that remove or reduce the same amount, helping fight climate change and support a healthier, more sustainable future.

Corrective measures fix environmental harm from not following rules. They stop pollution, improve practices, and protect nature, helping businesses and communities stay responsible and sustainable.

Needs assessment in EPR checks what’s missing in waste collection, recycling, laws, and funding to improve systems. It helps design better ways to reduce waste and boost recycling.