Glossary

Decode the eco-speak with our friendly glossary list of green buzzwords and certifications.

Hydramethylnon: A chemical used for insect, specifically roach, control. It is most common in the form of baits and gels. Hydramethylnon is listed as a possible human carcinogen and a reproductive toxin.
Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC): Currently used as refrigerants, HCFCs deplete the ozone layer and are being phased out in the United States. The UN Environment Programme estimates that exposure to the additional UV-B radiation resulting from 10 percent loss of global ozone could lead to 300,000 additional cases of squamous cell cancer and basal cell cancer and 4,500-9,000 additional cases of potentially fatal melanoma worldwide each year. Increased exposure to UV-B rays also poses a significant threat to animal and plant life and consequently many of the earth's food chains.
Hydroprene: A synthetic biochemical known as an insect growth regulator, which attacks the reproductive system of insects, preventing them from multiplying. It is of low-toxicity, but is believed to cause reactions in humans, fish and other animals.

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