Glossary

Advanced disposal fee: Fees imposed by waste management entities to subsidize the cost of properly processing or disposing of toxic or problematic materials, like solvents, oil, and tires

Biomimicry: A design approach in which data about the functioning of biological systems is used to help solve engineering problems

Business plan: A plan written to assist with the business launch process, typically describing a company’s purpose and goals; the company’s ownership structure; the company’s service or product line; the market for those services or products; managerial, marketing, sales, and other essential launch strategies; and financial projections; often used to obtain seed funding

Certification: A mechanism used to verify claims ...

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