Glossary

Targets are pushed by the local consumer towards change with policy at Government/Company level

Cyclic; Solar; Safe; Efficient and Social.

Disconnecting two trends so that one no longer depends on the other (using resources more productively and redesigning production systems)

Individuals or groups that champion environmental issues within organisations

Individuals or groups that enthusiastically adopt environmentally friendly practices as consumers

Individuals or groups that actively resent talk of environmental protection

Individuals or groups that actively demonstrate on environmental issues

Labelling of products to show how energy efficient they are with electrical consumption, water use, noise, etc

The uninterrupted availability of energy sources at an affordable price

Purchasing products produced in a way that minimises social and environmental damage, while avoiding those that have a negative impact on society and the environment

A social and economic order and ideology that encourages the buying of products in ever greater amounts

Large scale energy generation from non-exhaustive sources for international, national or large community use e.g.hydroelectric power, wind, wave and geothermal energy generation.

Small scale energy generation from non-exhaustive sources for individual, household or small community use e.g. roof mounted solar power, water heating panels, wind turbine.

Collections of individuals who hold a similar viewpoint on a particular topic, for example the environment, who take action to promote positive change to meet their goals.

Everyone involved in making, selling, buying or handling electronic equipment takes responsibility for minimising environmental impact of the equipment at all stages in the life cycle.

An electrical supply distribution network that can be national or international also allows electricity generated in one country to be used in another.

A company report that focuses on four aspects of performance: Economic, Environmental, Social and Governance.

The consumption of goods and services that have minimal environmental impact, promote social equity and economically viable, whilst meeting basic human needs worldwide.

Designing physical objects and services in accordance with the principles of social, economic, and environmental sustainability (TBL).

Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Laws that require manufacturers to be responsible in 'taking-back' packaging and products at the end of use and take responsibility for their disposal.

Targets are imposed by the Government/Company in line with its overall strategy and general public do not have a choice to ignore it.

Economic, environmental and social.