Air Pollution

Addition of harmful substances to the atmosphere resulting in damage to the enviorment,human health,and quality of life. A by-product of the manufacturing process and transportation goods.Buying eco-friendly ptoducts indeirectly reduces air pollution

Alternative Energy

Natural generated energy source: Any form of energy obtained from the sun, wind , waves or another natural renewable source, in contrast to energy generated from fossil fuels.

Biodegratable

Capable of decomposing under natural conditions

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Burning fossil fuels releases carbon that has been stord underground for millions of years into the atmosphere. During the combustion process, the carbon in thesefossil fuels in transformed into carbon dioxide, the predominant gas contributing to the greenhouse effect. While carbon dioxide is absorbed and released at nearly equal rates by natural process on the Earth, this equilibrium may be distrubted when large amounts of carbon dioxide is released to the atmosphere

Compact Fluorescent Bulb

A smaller version of a fluorescent lamp that fits into a standard light bulb socket. Flourscent bulbs create light in a more energy-efficent way. According to general eletric , a 15 watt- compact Flourscent bulb produces the same amount of light as a 60-watt regular incandescent

Eco-Friendly

An alternative to goods usually bought in most stores. These products are made with ecology and the enviorment in mind

Energy Efficiency

An automotive fuel derived from grass, sugarcane or corn.Burning ethaol Adds carbon dioxide to the atmosphere, But it's seen as a renewable fuel