FINALS Flashcards
defined mitigation as “the implementation of measures designed to
reduce the undesirable effects of a proposed action on the environment.”
USAID (2008)
refers to the treatment and utilization of water that does not
meet the standards for human consumption.
Non-potable water reuse
refers to the process of treating wastewater to a level where it
meets the standards required for drinking water or other high-quality water
applications.
Potable water reuse
occurs when a community draws water from a river or reservoir that
includes wastewater from upstream communities.
De facto reuse
is the practice of preventing waste by decreasing or
eliminating the amount of materials initially used.
Waste reduction or source reduction
refers to the practice of using items or materials again for the same or a different
purpose, rather than discarding them as waste.
reuse
refers to the process of collecting, sorting,
processing, and reusing materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste.
Recycling in solid waste management
is a process of burning hazardous waste or chemical waste.
incineration
is the least preferred option of professionals in waste management or waste
disposal. Landfilling is a waste disposal method in which solid waste materials are
disposed of by burying them in the ground.
Landfilling
proper site selection, orientation, and landscaping; and
consideration of the reuse or rehabilitation of existing buildings and future expansion.
Optimized site potential
to reduce energy load, increase efficiency and maximize the use
of renewable energy sources to significantly reduce dependence on fossil fuel-derived
energy.
Optimized energy use
to use water efficiently, reduce, reuse, or recycle
water for on-site use
Protection and conservation of water
the integrated and intelligent use of
materials to maximize their value, prevent upstream pollution, and conserve resources.
Optimized building space and material use
impacts occupants health, comfort, and
productivity.
Enhanced indoor environmental quality (IEQ) -
-specifying materials and systems that
simplify and reduce maintenance requirements; require less water, energy, and toxic
chemicals.
Optimized operational and maintenance practices
