Radioactive pollution is the result of released radionuclides in the environment. (UNEP. 2026. Radioactive Substances https://www.unep.org/cep/radioactive-substances)
The positive impact that an activity, policy, initiative or investment has on the overall economic well-being of a nation, organization, or a person. (New Zealand Government. 2026. Adapted from Integrating economic benefits in your procurement https://www.procurement.govt.nz/guides/integrating-economic-benefits-in-your-procurement/)
Mother-of-pearl, also known as nacre, is the iridescent material which forms the inner layer of seashells from gastropods and bivalves. It is mostly made of microscopic ceramic tablets densely packed and bonded together by a thin layer of biopolymer. (Barthelat, Francois & Tang, H. & Zavattieri, Pablo & Li, C.-M & Espinosa, Horacio. (2007). On the mechanics of mother-of-pearl: A key feature in the material hierarchical structure. Journal of the Mechanics and Physics of Solids. 55. 306-337. 10.1016/j.jmps.2006.07.007.)
