Glossary

  TEEB

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) is a global initiative focused on drawing attention to the economic benefits of biodiversity including the growing cost of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation.

  Textile Labelling Act

The Textile Labelling Act stipulates how the fibers used to make textiles must be declared to consumers

  TGM

Taiwan Green Mark. The Green Mark program was established in 1992 by the Taiwan Environmental Protection Agency as a voluntary eco-labeling program and published its latest revision in December 2013.

  THC

Tetrahydrocannabinol is a psychoactive substance which is a constituent of certain hemp sorts having an intoxicating effect on human mind. 

  THG (GHG in English)

German abbreviation for Greenhouse Gas, a gas that contributes to the greenhouse effect by absorbing infrared radiation. 

  Tier 1

Tier 1 denotes the first upstream stage of the value chain, manufacturing of the product. 

  Tier 2

Tier 2 denotes the second upstream stage of the value chain, manufacturing of raw materials. 

  TPU

Thermoplastic Polyurethane, a synthetic material.