Across
- 1. actions and strategies that aim to reduce environmental impact and ensure the long-term viability of resources.
- 3. materials or substances that occur in nature and can be used for economic gain, such as water, minerals, and forests.
- 4. using less energy to perform the same task, reducing energy waste.
- 5. farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs, focusing on environmental health, economic profitability, and social equity.
- 6. the careful use and management of water resources to ensure sustainability.
- 8. the process of separating waste into different categories for more efficient disposal and recycling.
- 12. a lifestyle or approach that seeks to avoid the use of plastics, particularly single-use plastics, to reduce environmental harm.
- 13. efforts made to minimize the amount of waste generated, often through recycling, reusing, and composting.
- 15. development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
- 16. having a net zero carbon footprint by balancing the amount of carbon dioxide released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset.
- 17. an organized effort to collect and process materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turn them into new products.
- 18. tiny plastic particles less than 5mm in diameter that result from the breakdown of larger plastic waste and pose a threat to marine life and ecosystems.
- 20. waste material that comes from plants or animals and can be broken down by other living organisms.
Down
- 2. plastic products intended to be used once and then discarded, contributing significantly to environmental pollution.
- 7. responsible management and care of the natural environment through conservation and sustainable practices.
- 9. technology that is considered environmentally friendly based on its production process or supply chain.
- 10. an economic system aimed at eliminating waste and the continual use of resources through recycling, reusing, and refurbishing.
- 11. the process of handling and disposing of waste in a way that minimizes its impact on the environment.
- 14. the effect of human activities on the natural environment, often measured to guide conservation efforts.
- 19. a site for the disposal of waste materials by burial, often leading to environmental concerns such as pollution and land use.