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What is another word for Sustainability? – 150 Sustainability Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    eco-friendliness environmentalism conservation preservation protection stewardship eco-consciousness greenness recyclability reusability renewability maintenance support endurance continuity durability resilience viability compatibility coexistence harmonization balance stability steadiness dependability reliability consistency permanence perpetuation survival subsistence self-sufficiency resourcefulness frugality thriftiness efficiency effectiveness productivity eco-efficiency sustainability eco-sustainability environmental sustainability social sustainability economic sustainability

    Meaning of Sustainability

    The primary meaning of "sustainability" refers to the ability to be maintained at a certain level or rate, especially in relation to the environment and natural resources.

    Definitions

    • The ability to be maintained at a certain level or rate, especially in relation to the environment and natural resources.
    • * The practice of using natural resources in a way that does not harm the environment, so that they will still be available in the future.

    Etymology of Sustainability

    The word "sustainability" has its roots in the Latin "sustinere," meaning "to hold" or "to support," and the Old French "sustenir," with the same meaning.
    The term "sustainability" emerged in the 1980s, primarily in the context of environmental science and conservation, and has since been applied to various fields, including business, economics, and social sciences.

    Example Uses

    • The company's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its use of renewable energy sources and reduction of carbon emissions.
    • * The new policy aims to promote sustainability by encouraging the use of public transport and reducing waste.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    unsustainability wastefulness extravagance prodigality excess overconsumption depletion degradation destruction devastation harm damage pollution contamination exploitation abuse neglect disregard recklessness shortsightedness improvidence thoughtlessness carelessness irresponsibility unsoundness instability insecurity vulnerability

    Related Nouns

    environment conservation preservation protection ecosystem biodiversity resource energy water land air pollution waste emission climate nature wildlife habitat reserve sanctuary park forest ocean sea lake river mountain hill valley

    Related Verbs

    conserve preserve protect maintain support sustain endure continue persist last survive thrive flourish develop grow improve enhance increase reduce decrease mitigate prevent avoid minimize

    Related Adjectives

    eco-friendly green sustainable renewable recyclable reusable durable resilient viable compatible harmonious balanced stable steady dependable reliable consistent permanent perpetual self-sufficient resourceful frugal efficient effective productive