Useful Terms

C02/Carbon Dioxide

Carbon dioxide, shortened to ‘carbon’ is used as a proxy term for all the greenhouse gas emissions which we emit into the atmosphere, and which are changing our climate – including things like Nitrous Oxides, Fluorinated Gases and Methane. More detailed information can be found here: https://ecometrica.com/greenhouse-gases-co2-co2e-and-carbon-what-do-all-these-terms-mean/.

Carbon Footprint

The amount of carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere as a result of the activities of a particular individual, organisation or community.

Carbon Handprint

The positive climate impact of an individual or product.

Circular Economy

An alternative to the linear idea of make, use and dispose, where resources are kept in use for as long as possible, the circular economy focuses on recovering and regenerating materials.

Carbon Monitoring

Calculating and tracking how much CO2 is produced from your activities.

Carbon Offsetting

Compensating for your CO2 emissions by participating in a scheme which helps reduce carbon in the atmosphere.