Anthropogenic

Anthropogenic (from the Greek meaning manmade) effects, processes or materials are those that are derived from human activities, as opposed to those occurring in biophysical environments without human influence.

The term is often used in the context of environmental externalities in the form of chemical or biological wastes that are produced as by-products of otherwise purposeful human activities.

Anthropogenic sources include industry, agriculture, botany, mining, transportation, construction, habitations, environmental design, and purposeful changes such as afforestation.