Microwaves contain elements that are hazardous — similar to computer monitors — and should be carefully disposed of. If you are simply replacing a working unit, you may want to donate the old microwave to a thrift store or a local charity, or post the item on an online trading/sales site. Broken microwaves can be [...]

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A set of data used to define general consumption for a defined population. Consumption is the most commonly reported type of ecological footprint.

A quantitative approach that assesses a product’s impact on the environment throughout its life. LCA attempts to quantify what comes in and what goes out of a product from cradle to grave. 

Capital that includes all of the raw materials and natural cycles on earth. Footprint analysis considers one key component, life supporting natural capital, or ecological capital.

The footprint data on electricity generated by nuclear power. Before 2008, nuclear power was treated as equivalent, per kilowatt, to the world average footprint of fossil-fuel derived electricity. As of the 2008 edition, this footprint component is no longer included in national calculations and is calculated separately.

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Energy data that maps the flow of energy supply, demand and losses in manufacturing industries.

Biologically productive land and water area required to produce resources consumed and absorb waste generated, within a specific population of people. Ecological footprint data can be applied at scales from single products to households, cities, nations, and the global population as a whole.

A global organization that initiated a consensus, committee-based process for the development of standards governing footprint applications.