Sustainable House

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biodiverse = having many different types of animals and plants

grey water = the relatively clean waste water from baths, sinks, washing machines, and other kitchen appliances

foul sewage = wastewater that is a mix of human waste, soap, food particles, and other organic matter from sinks, showers, toilets, and washing machines

hopper feed = a method of material handling where loose materials, like grain, coal, or other granular substances, are stored and dispensed from a container called a hopper

Kent stone = Kentish ragstone = a hard grey limestone

airtightness = the property of being completely sealed or closed so that no air or gas can pass through

reed bed = a very wet area of reeds and other plants between water and land, which is the natural environment for some birds, insects, and small animals

sustainable source = a company which provides resources or services in a way that is both environmentally and socially responsible, while also being economically viable

EFL subset that concentrates more on language in context than on grammar and language structures. It covers topics from accounting or computer science to tourism and business management. "Specific" means the studying through a field that is already known and relevant to a student.