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Sustainability Strategic Plan for the City of University City, Missouri <br />September 12, 2011/ REVISED JANUARY 8, 2012 <br />Page 37 <br /> <br />Glossary (continued) <br />Eco-urban Park: An environmentally sustainable city park, with native plant species, bird habitat, etc. that does not <br />contribute to the degradation of the environment, but instead fosters increased biodiversity, promoting an environment <br />healthy for native wildlife and for people. <br />Energy Audit: A comprehensive assessment of a company's or building’s energy use throughout its operations. An energy <br />audit will identify the most cost-effective opportunities for energy savings. <br />Energy Star: A joint program of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the US Department of Energy (DOE). <br />Provides a rating system for energy efficient appliances; also a program for energy efficiency in construction projects. <br />EPA: US Environmental Protection Agency <br />Flood Plain: Flat or nearly flat land adjacent to a river that experiences occasional or periodic flooding <br />Fossil Fuels: Natural resources, such as coal, oil and natural gas, containing hydrocarbons. These fuels are formed in the <br />Earth over millions of years and produce carbon dioxide when burnt. The popularity of these fuels is due largely to their <br />low cost. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable. <br />Green Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance: Land use, zoning, and development plans and standards for <br />improving the environment and reducing energy usage. <br />Greenhouse Gas Inventory: A list of the sources of an organization's sources of GHG emissions, and their quantities. The <br />process requires defining organizational boundaries, and identifying and measuring all sources of emissions. <br />Green Master Plan: A complete color-coded map showing all existing and proposed development, buildings, streets, <br />open space, and vegetation organized for improving the environment and reducing energy usage. <br />Green Roof: The roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation and a growing medium, <br />planted over a waterproof membrane. Green roofs absorb rainwater, preventing it from flowing into the storm sewers <br />and/or local rivers. <br />Greenway: A long, narrow piece of land, often used for recreation/pedestrian/bicycle traffic. “Green” emphasizes <br />vegetation (over asphalt), in the form of native or community gardens as well as park-style landscaping with trees and <br />shrubs. <br />Grey Water System: A system that utilizes sanitary waste water from laundry, dishwashing, and bathing. Grey water can <br />be recycled on-site to water lawns and landscaping. It does not include water from toilets, which is designated sewage.