Adicional Terminology Flashcards
COVID-19 Pandemic
A global health crisis caused by the novel coronavirus led to widespread illness, deaths, and disruptions.
Bamboo Plates and Cutlery
Eco-friendly dining alternatives are made from bamboo plants, which are biodegradable and compostable.
Freelancer
An individual who works as an independent contractor, offering services to multiple clients without a long-term commitment to any of them.
Greenwashing
Marketing practice where a company falsely promotes its products, policies, or practices as environmentally friendly to appear more sustainable than they are.
Interest Rate
The cost of borrowing money, expressed as a percentage of the principal, is charged by lenders to borrowers for the use of funds.
Landfill Site
A designated area where waste is disposed of by burying it and sometimes covering it with soil, often leading to environmental concerns
Line Manager
An employee’s immediate supervisor or manager is directly responsible for overseeing their work and performance.
Reservoir
An artificial or natural lake is used to store water for various purposes, such as drinking water, irrigation, and hydroelectric power generation.
Solar Power
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy, a sustainable and renewable source of power