7. Glossary

Ecodesign; Ecodesign

An approach that takes environmental impacts into account in product design and development, and integrates environmental aspects throughout the product's life cycle.

Génie écologique; Ecological engineering

A body of scientific knowledge, techniques and practices that takes ecological mechanisms into account, applied to the management of resources, and to the design and construction of facilities or equipment, and which is suitable for ensuring environmental protection.

Bioplastic; Bioplastic

Plastic material produced from plant elements and/or which is biodegradable.

Polymer; Polymer

A high molecular weight molecule made up of a large number of repeating units, called "monomers", linked together...