In waste management, this refers to chemicals that are transported off the grounds of a waste facility–to be sent to other locations that are appropriately equipped to handle hazardous waste.

The process of repopulating denuded forests and woodlands with trees. It is the solution to deforestation caused by logging and other human means of destroying areas once populated by tree cover.

A process that occurs in plants, algae and bacteria that transforms sunlight into sugar which is then converted into ATP–a “biological fuel” used by all living things. Photosynthesis involves converting carbon dioxide in the air into sugars needed by the plants.

The Glassphemy recycling center not only looks stylish, but it also lets you deal with pent-up anger while recycling at the same time.

The hottest thing in dining? Sustainable food from the wild.

Some regional and nationwide quick-service spots are stepping into the green arena.

An environmentally-friendly way of heating indoor spaces using water as a heat transfer mechanism. The Hydronic Heating Association states that not only is water the “ultimate transfer medium” but can also be much better for air quality.

Typical farming or agricultural methods lead to carbon loss from soils–decreasing soil quality, while increasing carbon emissions that pollute the air. Regenerative Agriculture addresses these problems by using organic farming methods which preserve carbon levels in the soil and mitigate greenhouse gas emissions.

A reservoir that can accumulate and store carbon compounds, therefore being able to decrease carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The process by which carbon sinks remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is known as carbon sequestration.

The significant decrease in Arctic areas that is reportedly caused by regional climate change. Some scientists attribute arctic shrinkage to global warming while others argue that it is caused by natural changes in local wind currents.

Cars that run on conventional gasoline fuel but produce significantly lower carbon emissions when used. These gas-powered cars use a certain type of engine and run on low-sulfur gasoline.

Motorbikes come in all shapes and sizes, but these 10 incredible green vehicles are made out of recycled parts! Time to hit the road!