The ouput of an environmental profiling process (see below). Profiling can be of a generic nature using general industry data or it can be of a proprietary nature using product-specific data – for exa [..]

The use of bacteria to eat the organic material present in wastewater.

A gas formed when fuel containing sulfur, such as coal or oil, is burned. S02 dissolves in water vapour to form acid, and interacts with other gases and particles in the air to form sulfates and other [..]

The amount of energy which is supplied to final users, e.g., households, office buildings, schools and factories.

A moisture resistant material is one that slows down the penetration of water, but is not in itself waterproof eg lime render / mortar

A material typically composed of a core material such as fibreglass or polyethylene foam sandwiched between sheets of aluminium foil. Manufacturers claim that the material can stop up to 97% of radian [..]

A pond designed to attenuate flows by storing Runoff during the peak flow and releasing it at a controlled rate during and after the peak flow has passed.

A measure of the overall performance of a window, rated from A-G.

The increase in the concentration of a chemical in a biological organism over time, compared to the chemical's concentration in the environment.

A chemical additive which prevents growth of bacteria or fungi. More often found in paints and floor coverings. Biocides are dangerous in large concentrations.