sustainably
In maintainable fashion
Sustainably means in a way that can be maintained over time without depleting resources or causing lasting damage.
The term appears most often in environmental contexts: sustainably sourced timber, sustainably caught fish.
More broadly, it describes any practice that avoids exhausting what it depends on: She couldn't sustainably work eighty-hour weeks.
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- organicFrom living matter
- non-toxicCauses no harm
- ecosystemInterconnected organisms and surroundings
biodiversity · habitat · carbon-neutral · low-impact · eco-conscious · green · environmentally · regenerative
Sustainable ecosystem design method
- aquaponicsFish-plant water farming
- fair tradeEquitable exchange between parties
- organic farmingCultivation without synthetic chemicals
- rainwater harvestingGathering precipitation for later use
upcycling · zero-waste · composting · recycling · locavore · slow food · ethical sourcing · community garden
Responsible care of entrusted things
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardianshipLegal care of another
- custodianshipResponsibility for care, protection
safeguarding · perpetuation · legacy · heritage · continuity · endurance · viability · survival
Of the star
- windAir current outdoors
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
- biomassLiving material in aggregate
tidal · wave power · photovoltaic · clean energy · replenishable · zero-emission · ethanol · biodiesel
With optimal resource use
- economicallyIn cost-conscious manner
- responsiblyWith mature accountability
- mindfullyWith full present awareness
- consciouslyWith deliberate awareness
sparingly · frugally · wisely · judiciously · moderately · carefully · thoughtfully · prudently
biodegradable
Able to decompose naturally
- compostableAble to decompose naturally
- organicFrom living matter
- non-toxicCauses no harm
ecosystem · biodiversity · habitat · carbon-neutral · low-impact · eco-conscious · green · environmentally · regenerative · circular
permaculture
Sustainable ecosystem design method
- aquaponicsFish-plant water farming
- fair tradeEquitable exchange between parties
- organic farmingCultivation without synthetic chemicals
rainwater harvesting · upcycling · zero-waste · composting · recycling · locavore · slow food · ethical sourcing · community garden · agroforestry
stewardship
Responsible care of entrusted things
- preservationMaintaining something's condition
- protectionGuarding against harm
- guardianshipLegal care of another
custodianship · safeguarding · perpetuation · legacy · heritage · continuity · endurance · viability · survival · retention
solar
Of the star
- windAir current outdoors
- geothermalRelating to underground heat
- hydroelectricGenerated by flowing water
biomass · tidal · wave power · photovoltaic · clean energy · replenishable · zero-emission · ethanol · biodiesel · hydrogen
efficiently
With optimal resource use
- economicallyIn cost-conscious manner
- responsiblyWith mature accountability
- mindfullyWith full present awareness
consciously · sparingly · frugally · wisely · judiciously · moderately · carefully · thoughtfully · prudently · balanced
sustainablyunsustainably
In unkeepable fashion
wastefully · destructively · exploitatively · harmfully · recklessly
sustainablyunsustainably
In unkeepable fashion
temporarily · short-sightedly · ephemerally · myopically · fleetingly
- environmental sustainabilityMaintaining natural systems indefinitely
- 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, unsustainable, sustainability, unsustainability