Glossary

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sustainable

In the context of this guide, the term sustainable implies using resources, including design and energy, with maximum efficiency, at a rate that does not compromise the needs of future generations. It is a term also applied to communities and systems.

synthetic

A synthetic substance is formulated or manufactured by a chemical process or by a process that chemically changes a substance extracted from naturally occurring plant, animal, or mineral sources.