ASTM E2114-23
(Terminology)Standard Terminology for Sustainability
Standard Terminology for Sustainability
SCOPE
1.1 This terminology2 consists of terms and definitions pertaining to sustainability.
1.2 The purpose of this terminology is to provide meanings and explanations of terms applicable to sustainability. In the interest of common understanding and standardization, consistent word usage is encouraged to help eliminate the major barrier to effective technical communication.
1.3 It is recommended that terms used only within an individual standard, and having a meaning unique to that standard, be defined or explained in the terminology section of that individual standard.
1.4 Certain standard definitions herein are adopted from other sources. Each is an exact copy. The source is identified at the right margin following the definition and is listed in Section 2.
1.5 Terms are listed in alphabetical sequence. Compound terms appear in the natural spoken order.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E2114 − 23
Standard Terminology for
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Sustainability
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2114; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* E943 Terminology Relating to Biological Effects and Envi-
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ronmental Fate (Withdrawn 2023)
1.1 This terminology consists of terms and definitions
E1705 Terminology Relating to Biotechnology
pertaining to sustainability.
E2921 Practice for Minimum Criteria for Comparing Whole
1.2 The purpose of this terminology is to provide meanings
Building Life Cycle Assessments for Use with Building
and explanations of terms applicable to sustainability. In the
Codes, Standards, and Rating Systems
interest of common understanding and standardization, consis-
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2.2 ISO Standard:
tent word usage is encouraged to help eliminate the major
ISO 14040 Environmental management — Life cycle as-
barrier to effective technical communication.
sessment — Principles and framework
1.3 It is recommended that terms used only within an
3. Terminology
individual standard, and having a meaning unique to that
standard, be defined or explained in the terminology section of
3.1 Definitions:
that individual standard.
alternative agricultural products, n—bio-based industrial
products (non-food, non-feed) manufactured from agricul-
1.4 Certain standard definitions herein are adopted from
tural materials and animal by-products.
other sources. Each is an exact copy. The source is identified at
the right margin following the definition and is listed in Section
alternative energy, n—see renewable energy.
2.
bioaccumulation, n—the net accumulation of a substance by
1.5 Terms are listed in alphabetical sequence. Compound
an organism as a result of uptake from all environmental
terms appear in the natural spoken order.
sources. (E943)
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
biobased products, n—products fabricated from alternative
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
agricultural materials and forestry materials, or both.
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
biodegradable, adj—capable of decomposing under natural
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
conditions into elements found in nature.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
biodiversity, n—the variability among living organisms from
all sources including: terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic
2. Referenced Documents
ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
a part; this includes diversity within species, between
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of
species, and of ecosystems.
Atmospheres
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
biological control agents, n—living organisms used to elimi-
E833 Terminology of Building Economics nate or regulate the population of other living organisms.
biological diversity, n—see biodiversity.
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biomagnification, n—the increase in tissue concentration of
This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E60 on
Sustainability and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E60.21 on Termi-
poorly depurated materials in organisms along a series of
nology.
predator-prey associations, primarily through the mechanism
Current edition approved April 1, 2023. Published April 2023. Originally
of dietary accumulation. (E943)
approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2021 as E2114 – 21. DOI:
10.1520/E2114-23.
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Boldfaced terms are defined in this terminology.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM www.astm.org.
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Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,
the ASTM website. 4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http://www.ansi.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
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DISCUSSION—For the purposes of this definition, human, animals,
biomass, n—(1) All living material in a given area. (2) Any
plants, and microorganisms are individuall
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2114 − 21 E2114 − 23
Standard Terminology for
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Sustainability Relative to the Performance of Buildings
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2114; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
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1.1 This terminology consists of terms and definitions pertaining to sustainable development and, in particular, to sustainability
relative to the performance of buildings.sustainability.
1.2 The purpose of this terminology is to provide meanings and explanations of terms applicable to sustainable development.
sustainability. In the interest of common understanding and standardization, consistent word usage is encouraged to help eliminate
the major barrier to effective technical communication.
1.3 It is recommended that terms used only within an individual standard, and having a meaning unique to that standard, be defined
or explained in the terminology section of that individual standard.
1.4 Certain standard definitions herein are adopted from other sources. Each is an exact copy. The source is identified at the right
margin following the definition and is listed in Section 2.
1.5 Terms are listed in alphabetical sequence. Compound terms appear in the natural spoken order.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1356 Terminology Relating to Sampling and Analysis of Atmospheres
E631 Terminology of Building Constructions
E833 Terminology of Building Economics
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E943 Terminology Relating to Biological Effects and Environmental Fate (Withdrawn 2023)
E1705 Terminology Relating to Biotechnology
E2921 Practice for Minimum Criteria for Comparing Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments for Use with Building Codes,
Standards, and Rating Systems
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This terminology is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E60 on Sustainability and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E60.21 on Terminology.
Current edition approved Sept. 1, 2021April 1, 2023. Published September 2021April 2023. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 20192021 as
E2114E2114 – 21.-19. DOI: 10.1520/E2114-21.10.1520/E2114-23.
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Boldfaced terms are defined in this terminology.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
*A Summary of Changes section appears at the end of this standard
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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2.2 ISO Standard:
ISO 14040 Environmental management — Life cycle assessment — Principles and framework
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
alternative agricultural products, n—bio-based industrial products (non-food, non-feed) manufactured from agricultural
materials and animal by-products.
alternative energy, n—see renewable energy.
bioaccumulation, n—the net accumulation of a substance by an organism as a result of uptake from all environmental sources.
(E943)
biobased products, n—products fabricated from alternative agricultural materials and forestry materials, or both.
biodegradable, adj—capable of decomposing under natural conditions into elements found in nature.
biodiversity, n—the variability among living organisms from all sources including: terrestrial, marine, and other aquatic
ecosystems and the ecological complexes of which they are a part; this includes diversity within species, between species, and
of ecosystems.
biological control agents, n—living organisms used to eliminate or regulate the population of other living organisms.
biological diversity, n—seebiodiversity.
biomagnification, n—the increase in tissue concentration of poorly depurated materials in organisms along a series of
predator-prey associations, primarily through th
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