Green Terminology For Homes
Posted on: Wednesday, September 2nd, 2009 at 3:30 pm
In every new trend or industry, terms and words become common in the language when some existing terms become more popular while others entirely new are introduced. When it comes to green terminology for homes, there are some terms that you must understand so that your home renovation or construction project may turn into a complete success. Some of the common terms used are:
3Rs: Stands for Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
Blackwater: Water effluent that contain urine and fecal matter which is sewage
Carbon footprint: The amount of emissions of carbon dioxide created by an industry or a person
CFL (Compact Fluorescent Lamp): A light bulb that helps in saving energy
Green: Anything that is friendly to the environment
Landfill: The area where the household trash is buried under the ground
Photovoltaics or PV: These are solar cells used for convert sunlight into electricity, thus creating a natural way to generate electricity