Sustainable
Meaning
Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level, or causing little or no damage to the environment
Pronunciation
UK /səˈsteɪnəbl/
US /səˈsteɪnəbl/
Example Sentences
- Individuals can help by reducing plastic use, eating sustainable seafood, and supporting ocean charities.
- Individuals can help by reducing plastic waste, supporting sustainable seafood, and learning about ocean health.
Learn Sustainable in Context
Why Coral Reefs Need ProtectionCoral reefs cover less than one percent of the ocean floor, but they support about 25 percent of all marine life. These colorful underwater structures are some of the most important ecosystems on Eart...Read story 
Protecting the Ocean for the FutureThe ocean covers more than 70 percent of our planet, but humans are slowly destroying it. We must take action now to protect the ocean for future generations. Every year, millions of tons of plastic w...Read story
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