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Retrofit

A Retrofit is Replacement of existing equipment with equipment that uses less water (Jensen, 1991).

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Retrofitting Existing Infrastructure

Deutsch: Nachrüstung bestehender Infrastruktur / Español: Reacondicionamiento de infraestructura existente / Português: Retrofit de infraestrutura existente / Français: Rénovation d'infrastructures existantes / Italiano: Riqualificazione di infrastrutture esistenti

Retrofitting existing infrastructure refers to the process of upgrading or modifying existing built environments, systems, or facilities to improve their performance, sustainability, or compliance with modern standards. This approach is particularly relevant in the context of environmental protection, as it enables the reduction of resource consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and operational inefficiencies without requiring complete reconstruction. By integrating advanced technologies and materials, retrofitting extends the lifespan of infrastructure while aligning it with contemporary environmental and regulatory requirements.

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Return Alley

A Return Alley is the Alley through which cows must pass when moving from the milking parlor back to the Cow housing area after milking.

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Return flow

A return flow is (1) That part of a diverted flow that is not consumptively used and returned to its original source or another body of water.

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Returnflow (irrigation)

- Returnflow: A returnflow (irrigation) is Irrigation water that is applied to an area and which is not consumed in Evaporation or transpiration and returns to a surface stream or aquifer.

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Reuse

A reuse is cleaning and/or refurbishing an old product to be used again.

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Revenue

Deutsch: Einnahmen / Español: Ingresos / Português: Receita / Français: Revenu / Italiano: Reddito

In the environmental context, "revenue" typically refers to the income generated from environmental resources or activities that have a direct impact on the environment. This can include proceeds from sustainable resource management, environmental taxes, fees for environmental services, and earnings from eco-tourism and green products. Revenue in this context is often used to fund conservation projects, research into sustainable practices, and initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.

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Reverse osmosis

A Reverse osmosis is Common process used to produce Deionized water from municipal water (Brown and Caldwell, 1990).

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Reverse Osmosis Reject Water

A Reverse Osmosis Reject Water is Waste water released from the Reverse osmosis process.

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Review

Deutsch: Rezension / Español: Reseña / Português: Resenha / Italiano: Recensione
A review is an evaluation of a publication, service, or company such as a movie (a movie review), video game, musical composition (music review of a composition or recording), book (book review); a piece of hardware like a car, home appliance, or computer; or an event or performance, such as a live music concert, play, musical theater show, dance show, or art exhibition.

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