Glossary
At the end of each definition in this Glossary there is a number in brackets. This indicates the number of the Study Session where the term is first used in this OpenWASH module.
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ecological sanitation (ecosan)sanitation systems that allow the recovery of resources from the urine and faeces for use as a soil conditioner, liquid fertiliser or biogas (5) | |
efficiencyincreasing the output for a given input of resources, or minimising the input for a given output. In ISWM, it is a principle stating that the waste management system should make the best use of money, people and other resources (11) | |
effluentanother term for wastewater that flows out from a source (4) | |
electronic and electrical waste (e-waste)waste electrical and electronic equipment and goods (1) | |
emergencysudden and unforeseen event that calls for immediate action to minimise its adverse consequences (14) | |
equityallocation of resources, services and opportunity to all segments of the population according to their needs. In ISWM, it is a principle stating that everyone has a right to an effective and safe waste management service (11) | |
evaluationobjective assessment part way through or at the end of a project to assess its design, implementation and results, and the extent to which the stated objectives have been achieved (15) | |
excretaa combination of urine and faeces (1) | |
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