From a reliable sustainability definition to what it really means to be carbon neutral, we took stock of all the phrases and words that are commonly misunderstood and distilled their meanings. This list will be constantly updated as new words enter the sustainability conversation, and we welcome readers to submit their requests for terms to define. Consider this your go-to resource for cutting through the misinformation. Animal testing The experiments carried out on animals through the production of a product, from testing to research, used to determine the safety of a product for human use. It is illegal in most countries, but regulatory agencies worldwide do require medicines to be tested on animals before they move on to clinical human trials. That means if any ingredient used in the pharmaceutical industry is used in a cosmetic, the ingredient itself was likely tested on animals even if the final product wasn’t. Animal welfare The way an animal is impacted, both physically and mentally, by human practices. Blockchain The technology that digital currencies like Bitcoin are built on. Every single transaction is tracked, so records are easy to verify. That clear transaction history means goods can be easily tracked, and a consumer can have access to more information about their origin. Carbon...