Sustainability terminology

4. The ability of a system or process to continue functioning over a long period of time.
8. energy generated from sources that are constantly replenished.
10. Waste material from construction, renovation, or demolition activities.
13. The practice of using previously recycled materials in new products.
14. The reduction in energy use through efficient technologies and behavioural changes.
15. REDUCTION the reduction in the amount of waste generated through recycling and conservation.
17. The process of using natural resources at a rate that allows them to replenish naturally. Sustainable '___'
18. The practice of using resources in a way that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
20. The process of planting trees to replace those that have been cut down.

1. Term for waste materials that can be decomposed by natural processes.
2. Residue left behind when organic matter is burned for energy - '___' ASH
3. The term used to denote a measurement of greenhouse emissions is called the 'carbon ______'
5. Discarded electrical or electronic devices is called '_-___'.
6. Potent greenhouse gas produced during the decomposition of organic waste in landfills.
7. What is the process of converting waste materials into reusable materials.
9. A hazardous liquid residue resulting from industrial processes.
11. Synthetic materials made from polymers that are not easily biodegradable.
12. The practice of using resources efficiently and minimizing waste generation. Resource '___'
16. The remains of burned materials or waste after combustion.
19. A toxic heavy metal found in some electronic waste, such as old batteries and circuit boards.