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APPENDIX <br />Here are some common terms used in the field of sustainable <br />management. Not all of the terms are used in this action plan, but are <br />often used by board members to describe focus areas and to evaluate <br />metrics. <br />Alternative Energy - Established sources of energy (electricity) production <br />which have minimal environmental impacts compared to traditional sources <br />such as fossil fuels. <br />Best Management Practices - Effective and practical methods for preventing <br />or reducing negative impacts. <br />Biodegradable - Substances that will breakdown and return naturally to an <br />ecosystem without processing. <br />Brownfields - Abandoned, idled or under-utilized industrial or commercial <br />facilities where expansion or redevelopment is complicated by real or <br />perceived environmental contamination. <br />Carbon Emissions - Polluting carbon substances, such as carbon dioxide and <br />carbon monoxide released into the atmosphere. Also referred to as <br />greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). <br />Carbon Footprint - A measure of impact on the environment in terms of the <br />amount of greenhouse gases produced and measured in units of carbon <br />dioxide. <br />Climate Change - Implies dramatic shift in climactic conditions <br />Compact Fluorescent Lamps - Small fluorescent lights which have greater <br />efficiency compared to traditional incandescent lamps. <br />Composting - Controlled biological decomposition of organic material in the <br />presence of air. Various approaches include: mechanical mixing, aerated <br />piles, and vermicompost. 37 <br />Al <br />