Sustainable Living

adjective describing a positive quality or characteristic

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

• Regular exercise is good for maintaining overall health and well-being.
• Eating fruits and vegetables is good for your body.
• Drinking water is good for keeping you hydrated.
• Spending time with loved ones is good for the soul.

noun a person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for moral, religious, or health reasons

• The restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian options on their menu.
• I'm thinking of trying out a vegetarian diet for a month.
• My friend is a total veggie-head and only eats vegetarian food.
• Her love for animals led her to embrace a vegetarian lifestyle.

noun a movement of the body in a particular direction by placing one foot in front of the other

verb to move at a regular and fairly slow pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn

• I decided to take a leisurely walk in the park to clear my mind.
• Let's go for a walk around the block, it'll be nice to get some fresh air.
• I'm just gonna take a quick walk to stretch my legs.
• Sometimes, in order to find clarity, we must walk through the darkness before seeing the light.

noun a political, economic, and social movement based on ecological economics and anti-consumerist ideas

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• The concept of degrowth challenges the traditional economic model of continuous growth.
• Some people believe that degrowth is necessary to address environmental issues.
• I heard that degrowth is all the rage among eco-conscious folks.
• In order to truly thrive, society must embrace the idea of degrowth and prioritize sustainable practices.

• Many environmentally conscious shoppers opt for a reusable bag for life instead of single-use plastic bags.
• I always bring my trusty bag for life when I go grocery shopping.
• Don't forget your eco-bag, it's a real bag for life!
• Her resilience and determination were like a bag for life, always there to support her through tough times.

noun A person who primarily consumes insects as part of their diet.

adjective Describing a diet or lifestyle that includes insects as a primary source of nutrition.

• The entovegan diet consists of consuming insects and plant-based foods.
• My friend recently switched to an entovegan lifestyle to reduce her carbon footprint.
• I never thought I would see the day when entovegan options became trendy.
• Embracing an entovegan diet can be seen as a way to challenge societal norms around food consumption.

noun a combination of jogging and picking up litter, where participants pick up trash while on a run

verb to engage in the activity of plogging

• Plogging is a new fitness trend that combines jogging with picking up litter.
• I went plogging in the park yesterday and filled up a whole bag with trash.
• Plogging is a great way to get some exercise and help clean up the environment at the same time.
• Plogging is like giving back to the community while also taking care of your own health.

verb to ride a bicycle for transportation or leisure, especially in an urban environment

• The act of using a bicycle for transportation instead of a car, also known as quaxing, is becoming more popular in urban areas.
• I'm going quaxing to the grocery store to pick up some milk and eggs.
• Let's go quaxing around the neighborhood and explore some new bike paths.
• In the world of sustainable living, quaxing represents a shift towards eco-friendly modes of transportation.

noun a person who works from a shed, typically as a home office or workshop

• The shedworker diligently completed their tasks in the quiet workspace.
• The shedworker prefers to work in their shed rather than the office.
• That shedworker is always getting things done in their own way.
• As a shedworker, he thrives in his solitary work environment, much like a lone wolf.

noun a person who follows an ecotarian diet, which focuses on sustainable and environmentally friendly food choices

• The ecotarian diet emphasizes the consumption of plant-based foods and locally sourced ingredients.
• My friend is an ecotarian, so she only eats organic fruits and vegetables.
• I'm trying to be more ecotarian by cutting back on meat and supporting sustainable farming practices.
• Being an ecotarian is like taking care of the planet one meal at a time.

noun a feeling of remorse or regret experienced after consuming coffee, often due to health or ethical concerns

• Many people experience coffee guilt when they realize how much money they spend on daily lattes.
• I always have coffee guilt after splurging on expensive coffee drinks.
• My coffee guilt is real when I see my bank account after a week of buying coffee out.
• She carried her coffee guilt like a heavy burden, knowing she could be saving money by brewing at home.