Glossary of Sustainability

Sustainable? Clean? Compostable? What does it all mean? We break it all down for you. ;)

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Acidification

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Ammonia

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Beeswax

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Biodegradable

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Bleach

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Blue water

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Camphor

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Celluloid

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Cellulose

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CertiPUR-US

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Clean

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Climate Water Nexus

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Coconut Oil

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Compostable

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Composting

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Cotton

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Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5)

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Diamond

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EPA Safer Choice

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EWG-Verified

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Eco-friendly

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Energy Star

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Environmental Justice

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Ethanol

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Ethical Diamonds

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Eutrophication

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Fair Trade

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Fair Trade

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Functional Unit

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Glitter

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

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Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS)

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Global Warming Potential (GWP)

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Green

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Greywater

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Humus

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Hydrogen Peroxide

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Ingredient

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LCA

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Lab Created Diamonds

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Linen

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Made Safe

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Made Safe

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Microbeads

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Microplastics

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Natural

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Non-Toxic

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Non-Toxic Definition

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OEKO-TEX

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Palm Oil

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Paraffin

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Phthalates

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Superfund

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Surfactants

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Sustainable

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Sustainable Forestry Initiative

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Waste-Free (or commonly called Zero Waste)

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Water-Energy Nexus

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Zinc Oxide

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