Natural environment

Natural environment

Related to any physical feature of the earth's natural environment.

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emission standard

Natural environment; Water

The maximum amount of air polluting discharge legally allowed from a single source, mobile or stationary.

emissions trading

Natural environment; Water

The creation of surplus emission reductions at certain stacks, vents or similar emissions sources and the use of this surplus to meet or redefine pollution requirements applicable ...

encapsulation

Natural environment; Water

The treatment of asbestos-containing material with a liquid that covers the surface with a protective coating or embeds fibers in an adhesive matrix to prevent their release into ...

enclosure

Natural environment; Water

Putting an airtight, impermeable, permanent barrier around asbestos-containing materials to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air.

end user

Natural environment; Water

Consumer of products for the purpose of recycling. Excludes products for re-use or combustion for energy recovery.

end-of-the-pipe

Natural environment; Water

Technologies such as scrubbers on smokestacks and catalytic convertors on automobile tailpipes that reduce emissions of pollutants after they have formed.

end-use product

Natural environment; Water

A pesticide formulation for field or other end use. The label has instructions for use or application to control pests or regulate plant growth. The term excludes products used to ...