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'''[[w:Mode of transport]]''' is a term used to distinguish substantially different ways to perform transport. ( Wikipedia ) | '''[[w:Mode of transport]]''' is a term used to distinguish substantially different ways to perform transport. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
'''[[w:Reverse logistics]]''' stands for all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. It is "the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal. ( Wikipedia ) | '''[[w:Reverse logistics]]''' stands for all operations related to the reuse of products and materials. It is "the process of planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient, cost effective flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, finished goods and related information from the point of consumption to the point of origin for the purpose of recapturing value or proper disposal. ( Wikipedia ) | ||
The '''[[w:waste hierarchy]]''' is a classification of [[w:waste management]] options in order of their environmental impact, such as: [[w:Reduce (waste)|reduction]], [[w:reuse]], [[w:recycling]] and [[w:Energy recovery|recovery]]. | The '''[[w:waste hierarchy]]''' is a classification of [[w:waste management]] options in order of their environmental impact, such as: [[w:Reduce (waste)|reduction]], [[w:reuse]], [[w:recycling]] and [[w:Energy recovery|recovery]]. | ||
'''Mode of sea transport over time''': ''Sail - [[w:Steamship|Steamship (S/S)]] ( approx. 1770 - early 1900's ) - [[w:Motor ship| Motor Ship ( M/S)]] - [[w:Containerization]] ( 1960's) - [[w:liquified natural gas|LNG powered ships]] ( 2010's )'' | |||
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*[[Ethical sourcing#SCM|Ethical sourcing: SCM]] | *[[Ethical sourcing#SCM|Ethical sourcing: SCM]] | ||