renewable
Can be restored
Renewable describes something that can be replenished or restored.
Renewable energy comes from sources like solar, wind, and water that aren't depleted by use: The country invested heavily in renewable power.
A renewable contract or subscription can be extended: The lease is renewable annually.
Renewable resources regenerate naturally, unlike fossil fuels which exist in finite supply.
Not harming the environment
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
replenishable · zero-waste · circular · reusable · low-impact · organic · restorative · upcycled
Lasting without interruption
- replenishingRestoring to fullness
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
- perennialRecurring each year
regenerating · self-sustaining · continuous · inexhaustible · unlimited · ongoing · restoration · regrowth
Of the star
- windAir current outdoors
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- biomassLiving material in aggregate
tidal · photovoltaic · turbine · biofuel · hydrogen · ethanol · biogas · wave
Wood for construction
- waterClear essential liquid
- fisheriesFish-harvesting operations
- forestryManaging wooded land
- cropsCultivated plants for harvest
soil · aquifer · watershed · harvest · yield · stock · supply · biomass
Formal authoritative directive
- subsidyFinancial assistance from government
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- tariffTax on traded goods
- creditsUnits toward graduation
legislation · certification · standards · quota · treaty · accord · target · compliance
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
regenerative · replenishable · zero-waste · circular · reusable · low-impact · organic · restorative · upcycled · footprint
perpetual
Lasting without interruption
- replenishingRestoring to fullness
- recurringHappening repeatedly over time
- seasonalRecurring at fixed intervals
perennial · regenerating · self-sustaining · continuous · inexhaustible · unlimited · ongoing · restoration · regrowth · lifecycle
solar
Of the star
- windAir current outdoors
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
biomass · tidal · photovoltaic · turbine · biofuel · hydrogen · ethanol · biogas · wave · kinetic
timber
Wood for construction
crops · soil · aquifer · watershed · harvest · yield · stock · supply · biomass · feedstock
mandate
Formal authoritative directive
- subsidyFinancial assistance from government
- incentiveReward encouraging action
- tariffTax on traded goods
credits · legislation · certification · standards · quota · treaty · accord · target · compliance · regulation
- energyelectricity, power, oil, fuel, gas
- clean energysolar power, solar, wind power, wind, solar panels
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- Ecodesignbiodegradable, biomimicry, circular economy, cradle-to-cradle, eco-friendly
- environmentair pollution, ecology, clean air, biosphere, air quality
- resourcesresources, money, natural resources, human resources, financial resources
renewablenonrenewable
Cannot be replaced naturally
non-renewable · exhaustible · finite · depletable · fossil
renewableunsustainable
Cannot be maintained indefinitely
nonrenewable · polluting · extractive · dirty · carbon-intensive
renewablepermanent
Fixed without end
irreversible · final · one-time · terminal · irrevocable
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
- renewable resourcesSupplies that naturally replenish
- renewable energiesSelf-replenishing power sources
- renewable energy sourcesPower from inexhaustible natural processes
- renewable electricityPower from replenishing sources
- renewable sourcesNaturally replenishing power origins
renewable energy, renewables, nonrenewable, renewability, renewable resources, renewable resource