Glossary

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

Lead acetate: A probable human carcinogen and neurotoxin.
Leaping Bunny: A label applied to cosmetic products that have been produced in accordance with the Corporate Standard of Compassion for Animals. This standard was developed by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics, a coalition of eight animal protection groups, including the American Humane Association and The Humane Society of the United States. Companies with this logo pledge not to conduct or commission animal testing on either their products or the ingredients used in those products. For a complete list of certified companies, see leapingbunny.org.
Lindane: Used as an insecticide and in prescription medications for head and body lice, lindane is a known hormone disruptor.
Landfills: Engineered facilities located, maintained and designed to assure compliance with federal waste disposal laws. Solid waste landfills are located away from eco-sensitive environments to protect them from contaminants in water, land and air. Often, they collect hazardous waste and gas emissions to be converted into alternative energy sources.
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs): Energy-efficient lights that consume 80 percent less energy than conventional, incandescent bulbs. Common in digital clocks, remote controls, watches and appliances, they are now being produced in bulb form as a home lighting alternative.