Ecology: environment

11 terms

a supply chain: noun; the sequence of processes involved in the production and distribution of a commodity.; Example: It is possible to put these environmental issues into context, for example by examining the supply chain; en: une chaîne d'approvisionnement
cattle hides: noun; leather made from the hides of mature bovines; Example: When cattle hides are transformed into leather, its called tanning.; en: peaux de bovins
country of origin: phrase; CO represents the country or countries of manufacture, production, design, or brand origin where an article or product comes from.; Example: what is the country of origin of these vegetables?; en: pays d'origine
deforestation: noun; the action of clearing a wide area of trees.; Example: a key aim is to try to halt widespread deforestation in the Amazon; en: déforestation
fur: noun; the short, fine, soft hair of certain animals.; Example: a white, lean cat with sleek fur; en: fourrure
husbandry: noun; the care, cultivation, and breeding of crops and animals.; Example: they're responsible for husbandry; en: l'élevage
leather: noun; a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.; Example: this is a leather jacket; en: cuir
supplier: noun; a person or organization that provides something needed such as a product or service.; Example: "every major energy supplier upped their prices"; en: fournisseur
tanning: noun; the action or process of converting animal skin into leather by soaking it in a liquid containing tannic acid, or by the use of other chemicals.; Example: Tanning is done in slaughterhouses.; en: le tannage
to implement: verb; put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.; Example: Some measures need to be implemented.; en: mettre en oeuvre
upon request: phrase; by asking for something usually in a formal way; Example: Translation services are available upon request.; en: à la demande