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CO2 |
Carbon Dioxide |
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CO2e |
Carbon Dioxide Equivalent |
| DFE |
Design for Environment |
| EPA |
Environmental Protection Agency |
| GHG |
Greenhouse Gas |
| Greenbelts |
An area of woods, recreational parks, farmland, or uncultivated land surrounding a community. |
| GREENGUARD |
GREENGUARD Certification Program |
| Green Infrastructure |
Examples - Parks, Waterways, Greenways, Greenbelts, Gardens |
| Green Space |
A plot of undeveloped land separating or surrounding areas of intensive residential or industrial use that is maintained for recreational enjoyment |
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Greenways |
A corridor of undeveloped land, as along a river or between urban centers, that is reserved for recreational use or environmental preservation. |
| ISO 14001 |
International Organization for Standardization (ISO) specifies the International requirements for an environmental management system. |
| LEED |
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design |
| Open Space |
Undeveloped land that is protected from development by legislation |
| Sustainability |
Ability to maintain current or improved standards while minimizing future impacts. |
| USGBC |
U.S. Green Building Council-West Michigan Chapter |
| VOC |
Volatile Organic Compounds |
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