Sustainability and Minimalism

Leave no stone unturned

To do everything possible to achieve a goal, often in the context of finding sustainable solutions.

We should leave _______________ in our efforts to combat climate change.

Go the extra mile

To make an extra effort, often used in the context of taking additional steps to be environmentally friendly.

If you want to live sustainably, ______________ by composting food waste.

In the long run

Referring to the future consequences of actions, often used when discussing the long-term benefits of sustainability.

Switching to renewable energy may be costly now, but it will save money _______________.

Reduce waste

To decrease the amount of waste produced.

We can ____________ by recycling and reusing products.

Sustainable

able to continue over a period of time / causing, or made in a way that causes, little or no damage to the environment and therefore able to continue for a long time:

_______________ development is essential for preserving our planet's resources.

Use up

To consume all of something until there is nothing left.

If we _________- all the non-renewable resources, future generations will suffer.

Opting for

To choose or decide in favor of something.

Many people are ___________ eco-friendly products to reduce their environmental impact.

Phasing out

To discontinue something over time, often used in the context of eliminating harmful practices.

The company is ___________ single-use plastics in its packaging.

Live off

To survive by using or depending on something.

Many communities ___________ the land, using sustainable farming practices.