sustainables
Goods that last
Sustainables are products, materials, or practices designed to minimize environmental impact and resource depletion.
The term appears most often in discussions of consumer goods, investing, and corporate responsibility: We're switching to sustainables in our packaging, The fund focuses on sustainables and renewable energy.
The noun form emphasizes these as a category or sector rather than just a quality.
Items meant for reuse
- bambooTall woody grass
- biodegradablesSubstances that decompose naturally
- compostablesMaterials that decompose naturally
- refillablesProducts accepting fresh contents
zero-waste · beeswax wraps · metal straws · hemp · organic cotton · recycled materials · plant-based · durables
Preventing waste or loss
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
- circular economyRegenerative resource management model
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
- regenerativeAble to renew itself
permaculture · composting · rainwater harvesting · solar · wind power · organic farming · agroforestry · waste reduction
Corporate responsibility framework
- green bondsLoans for environmental projects
- impact investingCapital seeking financial and social returns
- socially responsibleAccountable to society
- clean energy stocksInvestments in renewable power
carbon credits · divestment · triple bottom line · climate-conscious
reusables
Items meant for reuse
- bambooTall woody grass
- biodegradablesSubstances that decompose naturally
- compostablesMaterials that decompose naturally
refillables · zero-waste · beeswax wraps · metal straws · hemp · organic cotton · recycled materials · plant-based · durables · upcycled
conservation
Preventing waste or loss
- renewable energySelf-replenishing natural power
- circular economyRegenerative resource management model
- carbon-neutralNet-zero emissions state
regenerative · permaculture · composting · rainwater harvesting · solar · wind power · organic farming · agroforestry · waste reduction · energy efficiency
ESG
Corporate responsibility framework
- green bondsLoans for environmental projects
- impact investingCapital seeking financial and social returns
- socially responsibleAccountable to society
clean energy stocks · carbon credits · divestment · triple bottom line · climate-conscious
sustainablesdisposables
Items meant for discard
non-renewables · consumables · fast fashion · expendables · finite resources
sustainablesfossil fuels
Combustible prehistoric organic deposits
non-renewables · finite resources · throwaway culture · pollutants
- sustainable woodEthically sourced timber
- sustainable housingDwellings minimizing environmental harm
- sustainable energyInexhaustible, eco-friendly power sources
- sustainable growthContinuable long-term expansion
- sustainable livingLifestyle minimizing environmental harm
- sustainable farmingLand use preserving future yields