sustainable

5 definitions • 9 examples

able to continue over a period of time:

That sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.

Solutions put in place now must be sustainable.

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

A large international meeting was held with the aim of promoting sustainable development in all countries.

The website encourages sustainable fashion through swapping.

able to be maintained or continued:

The growth momentum is likely to be sustainable into next year.

able to continue at the same level for a period of time:

Marketing plays a key role in a company's plan for sustainable business development.

sustainable/growth/success/value The question of how to achieve long-term sustainable growth in shareholder value is re-emerging.

using methods that do not harm the environment so that natural resources are still available in the future:

The ethical brand donates 10% of profits to support sustainable development.

sustainable communities/energy sources