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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]]