Aging of textiles is a term used to describe the deterioration of textile or other materials caused by gradual oxidation during storage and/or exposure to light. In addition wearing/washing textiles gradually tear at the fabric and dye colours, for example, denim jeans and indigo are naturally bleeding and therefore, add personality or “life” to the denim canvas. Read more..

Agenda 21 is a non-binding, voluntarily implemented action plan of the United Nations with regard to sustainable development. One of the main documents created during the Eco 92 climate conference in Rio de Janeiro. Read more..

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Agricultural Chemicals The agricultural chemicals now in use include fertilizers, pesticides, growth regulators, animal feed supplements, and raw materials for use in chemical processes. In the broadest sense, agricultural chemicals can be divided into two large categories, those that promote the growth of a plant or animal and those that protect plants or animals. To [...]

A word used to describe the science of growing plants for food, fuel, and fibre analysis of variance. Group of statistical models that assigns portion of variances to explanatory annual allowable cut. Amount of wood allowed to be harvested in one year, calculated to ensure timber sustainability artificial pruning. Read more..