{"id":2683,"date":"2022-04-22T14:29:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-22T14:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=2683"},"modified":"2024-10-22T04:57:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-22T04:57:45","slug":"7-english-phrases-about-the-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"7 English Phrases About the Environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#1_The_Environment_n\" >1. The Environment (n.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#2_Climate_Change_n\" >2. Climate Change (n.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#3_Green_adj\" >3. Green (adj.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#4_Greenhouse_Gas_n\" >4. Greenhouse Gas (n.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#5_Carbon_n\" >5. Carbon (n.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#6_Sustainable_adj\" >6. Sustainable (adj.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#7_Single-Use_adj\" >7. Single-Use (adj.)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/7-english-phrases-about-the-environment\/#Want_to_Improve_Your_English_While_Helping_the_Environment\" >Want to Improve Your English While Helping the Environment?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Did you know that today is Earth Day? To celebrate, learn these seven English phrases you can use to protect our planet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Environment_n\"><\/span>1. <mdspan datatext=\"el1649948419052\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">The Environment<\/mdspan> (n.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19130839\/shutterstock_1016457070asd-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A plastic fork stuck in coral under the sea\" class=\"wp-image-3132\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19130839\/shutterstock_1016457070asd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19130839\/shutterstock_1016457070asd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19130839\/shutterstock_1016457070asd-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"The environment\" refers to all the things that surround us. This includes living things like plants and animals as well the air we breathe, the ground we step on, and nearby bodies of water. It's like the word \"nature,\" but we usually use it to talk about the effect that us humans have on it. Check out these news articles to see for yourself!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The best way to reduce the damage humans are causing to <strong>the environment<\/strong> is to stop eating meat and dairy.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/want-to-protect-the-environment-stop-eating-meat-and-dairy\/vtTEMvzUEeiKcksU67Mqww\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Want to Protect the Environment? Stop Eating Meat and Dairy<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Swedish student Greta Thunberg stopped flying in 2015 because of its effect on <strong>the environment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/how-air-travel-affects-the-environment\/I7taaKGuEemlKMdKWZw86w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How Air Travel Affects the Environment<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of phrases that use different forms of the word \"environment.\" Here are some of the most useful ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\"<mdspan datatext=\"el1650371413815\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Environmental issues<\/mdspan>\" are problems (such as pollution) that hurt the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"Environmental impact\" is the effect we have on the environment. We should try to <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/bands-try-to-reduce-environmental-impact-of-tours\/Ea5LBI79Eeq_oPNmQJpN1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reduce our environmental impact<\/a> when possible.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"Environmentally friendly\" is a phrase we use to describe products and actions that don't hurt the environment. For example, cycling is environmentally friendly while plastic bags are not. People also say \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/eco-friendly\/WeNicakwT3iwFzB_cNYCLw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eco-friendly<\/a>\" for short.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Someone who is \"environmentally <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/conscious\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAC8ulQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">conscious<\/a>\" tries to respect the environment when they make decisions. They'll buy eco-friendly products, save energy and water, and take public transport instead of driving to work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Climate_Change_n\"><\/span>2. <mdspan datatext=\"el1649948434602\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Climate<\/mdspan> Change (n.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Climate\" refers to the weather patterns of a place. For example, Canada has a \"cold climate\": it is usually cold and has longer winters than summers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Climate change\" refers to changes in weather patterns all around the world. When people use this phrase, they are usually talking about global warming. Here are some examples from the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Planting trees is the cheapest way to fight <strong>climate change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/best-way-to-fight-climate-change-plant-a-trillion-trees\/ZRR2ip8PEeml108Ev6-ntA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Best Way to Fight Climate Change? Plant a Trillion Trees<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Over the last 25 years, sea levels have been rising quickly because of <strong>climate change<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/half-of-worlds-beaches-in-danger-from-climate-change\/JZxm9l8TEeqRYTe5quJCIQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Half of World's Beaches in Danger from Climate Change<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Green_adj\"><\/span>3. <mdspan datatext=\"el1649948572617\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Green<\/mdspan> (adj.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19131030\/shutterstock_1440165473asd-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"tall buildings with lots of plants on the balcony of every floor\" class=\"wp-image-3134\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19131030\/shutterstock_1440165473asd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19131030\/shutterstock_1440165473asd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/19131030\/shutterstock_1440165473asd-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Because a lot of nature is green, the word \"green\" has become another way to call something \"environmentally friendly.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\"Green energy\" includes wind and solar energy \u2013 natural sources of energy that don't hurt the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A building that's \"green\" is designed to be as eco-friendly as possible. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/eu-elections-right-wing-green-parties-see-strong-results\/edAGdIIyEem9FzPUvqSgiA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Green parties<\/a>\" are political parties that want to protect the environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>There's also the phrase \"go green,\" which means to become environmentally conscious. For example, after watching a documentary on the dangers of plastic, you might \"go green\" and decide to stop using anything made of plastic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out these news articles for more ways to use \"green.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A number of <strong>green<\/strong> initiatives have already been undertaken in Milan in recent years.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/milans-ambitious-plan-to-be-cleaner-greener\/V7Xp6v-2Eei5Cqs25Jdlig\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Milan's Ambitious Plan to Be Cleaner, Greener<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Google has added other ways to help people make <strong>greener<\/strong> travel choices.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/google-says-new-search-tool-helps-you-fly-greener\/n0gesiz_Eey4py8s1rm4BA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Google Says New Search Tool Helps You Fly 'Greener'<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Greenhouse_Gas_n\"><\/span>4. <mdspan datatext=\"el1649948657622\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Greenhouse Gas<\/mdspan> (n.) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20054959\/shutterstock_1930905959asd-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"tall smokestacks releasing lots of gases into the air\" class=\"wp-image-3211\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20054959\/shutterstock_1930905959asd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20054959\/shutterstock_1930905959asd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20054959\/shutterstock_1930905959asd-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>A \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/greenhouse\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAAS6g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">greenhouse<\/a>\" is a glass building used to grow plants. The glass lets sunlight into the greenhouse but keeps heat in so the plants can grow in a warm environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Greenhouse gases are <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/gas\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAADzzw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gases<\/a> that work like a greenhouse, but they aren't a good thing! They trap heat in the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/atmosphere\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAEeP0g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">atmosphere<\/a> and are a major cause of global warming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>When food breaks down, it emits methane, a <strong>greenhouse gas<\/strong> that is one of the major causes of global warming.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/california-to-ban-food-waste-in-landfills\/FY0NGmM_EeyoDXcvId_ggA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">California to Ban Food Waste in Landfills<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>A 2021 study found that non-vegetarian diets produce 59% more <strong>greenhouse gases<\/strong> than vegetarian diets in the UK.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/burger-king-starts-selling-vegan-nuggets-in-the-uk\/uIQykG5xEeywvV81dVGgfg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Burger King Starts Selling Vegan Nuggets in the UK<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Greenhouse gas\" is often used in the phrase \"greenhouse gas <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/emission\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAB_Dw\">emissions<\/a>.\" This refers to the production and release of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Transportation is the leading cause of <strong>gree<\/strong><strong>nhouse gas emissions<\/strong> in the United States.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/fuel-companies-to-pay-for-emissions-in-some-us-states\/CLkR2h46EemAe3NOJxNb6w\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fuel Companies to Pay for Emissions in Some US States<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Africa's 54 countries are responsible for less than 4% of global <strong>greenhouse gas emissions<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/africas-rare-glaciers-may-soon-disappear\/NnUMgjt-EeyGaztIH9rPzQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Africa's Rare Glaciers May Soon Disappear<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Carbon_n\"><\/span>5. <mdspan datatext=\"el1649948710839\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Carbon<\/mdspan> (n.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Carbon\" is short for \"carbon dioxide,\" which is one of the most common greenhouse gases. You'll usually see \"carbon\" used in the context of carbon emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The band plans to reduce the tour's <strong>carbon emissions<\/strong> by 50% compared to its 2016-17 world tour.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/coldplay-announces-environmentally-friendly-world-tour\/7VUp9DHZEeyn7lcAPBBvYQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Coldplay Announces Environmentally Friendly World Tour<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way to talk about carbon emissions is by using the phrase \"carbon footprint.\" Our carbon footprint is the amount of carbon that's emitted as a result of our actions. Like a footprint we leave on the ground, our carbon footprint is a measure of the effect that our actions have on the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Meat has a much larger <strong>carbon footprint<\/strong> than vegetables, partly because it also includes the <strong>carbon footprint<\/strong> of the food used to feed the animals.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/the-app-that-helps-you-reduce-your-carbon-footprint\/LDMh9qinEeushZfqEJM64g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The App that Helps you Reduce Your Carbon Footprint<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A country, city, company, or lifestyle that is \"carbon neutral\" has a carbon footprint of zero. Either it does not produce carbon dioxide or balances out carbon emissions by doing things like planting trees. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Microsoft plans to make 825,000 <strong>carbon-neutral<\/strong> Xbox consoles, meaning that the way they are made will not increase how much carbon dioxide is in the air.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/video-game-companies-promise-to-fight-climate-change\/4wfWXOBrEemc3De-26zQyA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Video Game Companies Promise to Fight Climate Change<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sustainable\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Sustainable_adj\"><\/span>6. <mdspan datatext=\"el1649948792312\" class=\"mdspan-comment\">Sustainable<\/mdspan> (adj.) <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability is about using natural resources in a way that doesn't disturb the environment. For example, if we catch too much fish, there won't be enough left to reproduce, and soon there won't be any fish left at all! To prevent this, we need to fish \"sustainably\": leave enough fish in our oceans and rivers so their populations remain stable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More generally, we use \"sustainable\" to describe environmentally friendly ways of living and doing things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sustainable farming involves growing things organically instead of using harmful chemicals. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainable clothing is made of materials that don't pollute the environment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A sustainable lifestyle involves not wasting resources like food, water, and energy in your everyday life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Air travel can also be sustainable if we make airplanes more eco-friendly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Boom ... says it's the first company to design its planes to be <strong>sustainable<\/strong> from the start.&nbsp;It says that the XB-1 is 100% carbon neutral, and that the Overture will be able to use <strong>sustainable<\/strong> ... fuel, which is made from waste products and creates less pollution.<\/p>\n<cite>\"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/daily-news\/article\/new-commercial-supersonic-jet-to-get-test-flight-in-2021\/qsLh5MeQEeqB6N_t_HKJyA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">New Commercial Supersonic Jet to Get Test Flight in 2021<\/a>\"<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Single-Use_adj\"><\/span>7. Single-Use (adj.)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20055026\/shutterstock_1855308847asd-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"single use plastic and paper bottles, cups, and boxes\" class=\"wp-image-3212\" style=\"width:768px;height:576px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20055026\/shutterstock_1855308847asd-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20055026\/shutterstock_1855308847asd-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2022\/04\/20055026\/shutterstock_1855308847asd-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\"Single-use\" items are things that can only be used once before being thrown out. 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