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Glossary
This glossary of terms was compiled from a wide range of sources and covers some of the most commonly used waste-related words and abbreviations.
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Carbon Dioxide
Carbon dioxide (or CO2) is a
greenhouse gas
that is released from the waste in
landfill
sites and contributes to
climate change
.
Chartered Institution of Wastes Management (CIWM)
CIWM is the leading professional body for waste and resource management. Visit
www.CIWM.co.uk
for more information.
Civic Amenity Site
See
Recycling Centre
Climate Change
The term climate change is commonly used to mean
global warming
, but it also includes natural changes in the Earth’s climate. Climate change refers to the build-up of man-made gases in the atmosphere that trap the sun’s heat, causing changes in weather patterns on a global scale. Effects include changes in rainfall patterns, sea level rise, potential droughts, habitat loss, and heat stress.
Clinical Waste
Includes waste from the dental, medical, nursing, pharmaceutical and veterinary industries, which is usually
incinerated
to prevent the spread of infection.
Combined Heat & Power (CHP)
A CHP plant provides simultaneous generation of heat and power (usually electricity) in a single process.
Commercial Waste
Waste generated from commercial premises, ie those that are used primarily for trade, business, sport, recreation or entertainment.
Community Recycling Network for Scotland (CRNS)
The CRNS is a membership organisation set up to provide support and information for community led groups involved in
recycling
,
reuse
,
composting
,
reduction
and waste education activities. Visit
www.CRNS.org.uk
for more information.
Compost
A material which, when applied to land, improves soil structure and enriches the nutrient content.
Composting
A process by which
biodegradable
material, such as
garden waste
, is converted, in the presence of oxygen from the air, into
compost
.
Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (CoSLA)
CoSLA is the representative voice of Scottish local government and also acts as the employers’ association on behalf of all Scottish councils. Visit
www.cosla.gov.uk
for more information.
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