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Sustainability

In collaboration with Nestlé, these sustainability flashcards aim to provide knowledge on essential environmental concepts to help nurture a healthier planet. They are suitable for students, businesses focused on sustainability and individuals interested in sustainable living. Download the PDF or print on demand today!

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    renewable energy
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    /rɪˈnjuːəbl ˈenədʒi/
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    energy that is produced using the sun, wind, etc., or from crops, rather than using fuels such as oil or coal
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    พลังงานหมุนเวียน
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    greenhouse gas
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    /ˌɡriːn.haʊs ˈɡæs/
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    a gas that causes the greenhouse effect, especially carbon dioxide
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    ก๊าซเรือนกระจก
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    net zero
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    /ˌnet ˈzɪə.rəʊ/
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    the point at which a country, industry, company, etc. removes as many emissions (= gases that cause the earth to warm up) as it produces
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    การปล่อยก๊าซเรือนกระจกสุทธิเป็นศูนย์
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    energy efficiency
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    /ˈen.ə.dʒi.ɪˌfɪʃ.ənt/
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    used to describe things that use only as much energy as is needed without wasting any
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    การใช้พลังงานอย่างมีประสิทธิภาพ
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    recycling
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    /ˌriːˈsaɪ.klɪŋ/
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    the process of collecting and changing old paper, glass, plastic, etc. so that it can be used again
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    การนำวัสดุที่ใช้แล้วมาผ่านกระบวนการแปรรูปเพื่อให้ของเสียกลับมามีคุณภาพเทียบเท่าหรือใกล้เคียงของเดิม
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    reuse
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    /ˌriːˈjuːz/
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    to use something again
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    ใช้ซ้ำ
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    reduce
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    /rɪˈdʒuːs/
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    to make something less in price, size, amount, etc.
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    ลดการใช้ ใช้เท่าที่จำเป็น
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    circular economy
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    /ˈsɜːkjʊlər ɪˈkɒnəmi/
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    an economic system based on the reuse and regeneration of materials or products, especially as a means of continuing production in a sustainable or environmentally friendly way
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    เศรษฐกิจหมุนเวียน
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    upcycling
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    /ˈʌpˌsaɪ.klɪŋ/
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    the activity of making new furniture, objects, etc. out of old or used things or waste material
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    การนำวัสดุที่ใช้แล้วมาดัดแปลงหรือประดิษฐ์เป็นสิ่งของใหม่เพื่อเพิ่มมูลค่า
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    climate change
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    /ˈklaɪ.mət ˌtʃeɪndʒ/
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    changes in the world's weather, in particular the fact that it is believed to be getting warmer as a result of human activity increasing the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
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    การเปลี่ยนแปลงทางสภาพภูมิอากาศ
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    regenerative agriculture
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    /rɪˈdʒenərətɪv ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃər/
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    a farming method that aims to improve and restore the land, water and biodiversity
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    การเกษตรเชิงฟื้นฟู
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    sustainable sourcing
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    /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈsɔːsɪŋ/
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    a practice involves carefully considering the environmental, social and economic effects when choosing suppliers and obtaining products
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    การจัดหาวัตถุดิบอย่างยั่งยืน
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    biodiversity
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    /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/
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    the number and types of plants and animals that exist in a particular area or in the world generally, or the problem of protecting this
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    ความหลากหลายทางชีวภาพ
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    sustainable food systems
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    /səˈsteɪnəbl fuːd ˈsɪstəmz/
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    ways of producing, processing, distributing and consuming food that are designed to be environmentally sound, socially equitable and economically viable over the long term
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    ระบบอาหารที่ยั่งยืน
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    packaging sustainability
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    /ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ səˌsteɪnəˈbɪlɪti/
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    the practice of designing and using packaging to reduce environmental and social impacts throughout its lifecycle
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    บรรจุภัณฑ์ที่เป็นมิตรต่อสิ่งแวดล้อม
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    water regeneration
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    /ˈwɔːtə rɪˌdʒenəˈreɪʃn/
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    the process of restoring and replenishing water resources that have been depleted or degraded, aiming to improve water quality and availability sustainably
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    การชดเชยน้ำกลับคืนสู่ชุมชมและธรรมชาติ
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    virgin plastics
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    /ˈvɜːdʒɪn ˈplæstɪks/
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    plastic material manufactured from previously unused, raw fossil fuels such as petroleum or natural gas, as opposed to recycled sources
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    พลาสติกผลิตใหม่
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    rpet (recycled pet)
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    /riːˈsaɪkld piː iː tiː/
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    plastic that has been made from recycled materials, rather than new raw materials like oil and gas
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    พลาสติกรีไซเคิล
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    clean energy (wind, solar)
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    /kliːn ˈenədʒi/
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    energy derived from renewable sources that are naturally replenished, such as wind, solar and hydropower, and that produce minimal climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions during operation
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    พลังงานสะอาด
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    csv (creating shared value)
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    /kriːˈeɪtɪŋ ʃeərd ˈvæljuː/
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    a business approach focused on generating economic value while simultaneously addressing societal needs
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    การสร้างคุณค่าร่วมกับสังคม
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    csr (corporate social responsibility)
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    /ˌkɔː.pər.ət ˌsəʊ.ʃəl rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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    the idea that a company should be interested in and willing to help society and the environment as well as be concerned about the products and profits it makes
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    กิจกรรมเพื่อสังคม
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    single use plastic
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    /ˌsɪŋɡl ˈjuːs ˈplæstɪk/
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    plastic items designed to be used only once and then disposed of or recycled, often shortly after their first use
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    พลาสติกใช้แล้วทิ้ง
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    reforestation
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    /ˌriː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/
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    the act of planting trees on an area of land that has become empty or spoiled
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    การปลูกป่าใหม่
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