Sustainability Buzzwords

adjective aware of and responding to one's surroundings; awake

adverb in a conscious or intentional manner

• She made a consciously effort to improve her public speaking skills.
• I consciously decided to skip dessert and opt for a healthier option.
• I was consciously trying to play it cool when I saw my crush walk by.
• He was consciously planting seeds of doubt in his opponent's mind during the debate.

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 describing something that does not produce greenhouse gas emissions or that offsets emissions through other means

• The company aims to become climate-neutral by 2030 through various sustainability initiatives.
• We're trying to make our house more climate-neutral by using energy-efficient appliances.
• Dude, we should totally go climate-neutral and start biking to work instead of driving.
• Her mind was like a climate-neutral zone, free from any negative thoughts or worries.