Sustainability Concepts

5 words in this vocabulary list

noun the political movement that seeks to protect the environment, especially from pollution

  • The study of ecology focuses on the relationships between organisms and their environment.
  • I'm really into ecology and learning about how everything in nature interacts.
  • Ecology is all about how living things vibe with their surroundings.
  • In a way, ecology is like a giant puzzle where every piece plays a crucial role in the bigger picture.

noun a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment

  • The ecosphere refers to the interactions between living organisms and their environment.
  • The ecosphere is like the ultimate ecosystem where everything is connected.
  • Dude, the ecosphere is like nature's own little web of life.
  • In the ecosphere of the corporate world, networking is key to success.

noun a type of economic model that focuses on achieving a balance between social needs and environmental limits

  • Doughnut economics is a theory that aims to create a sustainable economic system that meets the needs of all people within the means of the planet.
  • Have you heard about doughnut economics? It's a cool concept that focuses on balancing social and environmental factors in economics.
  • Doughnut economics is all about finding the sweet spot between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
  • In the world of economics, the doughnut represents the balance between social equality and environmental protection.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

  • The concept of a green swan event refers to a rare and unpredictable environmental catastrophe.
  • I heard that scientists are worried about the possibility of a green swan event happening in the near future.
  • Dude, did you see that documentary about green swan events? It's crazy stuff.
  • Her sudden resignation was like a green swan, unexpected and impactful.

noun a unit of power saved as a result of energy conservation measures, equal to one million watts

adjective relating to or denoting a unit of power saved as a result of energy conservation measures

  • The concept of negawatts refers to the amount of energy saved through energy efficiency measures.
  • Negawatts are basically the energy saved by using energy-efficient appliances.
  • I'm all about saving those negawatts by turning off lights when not in use.
  • In the battle against climate change, negawatts are like little victories for the environment.