Green Living Vocabulary

noun the action of conserving something, such as wildlife or energy

verb to protect (something) from harm or destruction

• It is important to conserve natural resources for future generations.
• Remember to conserve water by turning off the faucet when you brush your teeth.
• Hey dude, let's conserve some energy and carpool to the concert.
• She tried to conserve her energy for the big race ahead.

noun the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

• It is important to consider the impact of industrial activities on the environment.
• We should think about how our actions affect the environment.
• Dude, don't mess with the environment, it's not cool.
• The environment is like a delicate ecosystem that needs to be protected.

adjective Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms into organic matter.

• The company is committed to using compostable materials for their packaging.
• I love using compostable bags for my kitchen scraps.
• These compostable utensils are so much better for the environment.
• Her ideas were like compostable seeds, spreading and growing into something beautiful.

noun a person or household that is not connected to the main electricity grid

adjective describing something that is not connected to the main electricity grid

• The offgrid community relied on solar panels for their electricity.
• My friend is living offgrid in the mountains.
• We're going offgrid for the weekend to disconnect from technology.
• His mind was offgrid, lost in thoughts of a different world.