sustainable

sostenibile

Che può continuare a lungo senza danneggiare la natura o esaurire le risorse necessarie.

In inglese semplice: Able to continue for a long time without harming nature or using up necessary resources.

• We need more sustainable farming methods.
• The company uses wood from sustainable sources.
• Is this level of water use sustainable?

Sinonimi: environmentally sound

Contrari: unsustainable

Espressioni comuni: sustainable development, sustainable farming, sustainable energy

sostenibile

Che si può mantenere o portare avanti nel tempo.

In inglese semplice: Able to be kept going or maintained over time.

• This pace of work is sustainable.
• We need a sustainable source of income.
• Their current spending is hardly sustainable.

Sinonimi: maintainable, viable

Contrari: unsustainable

Espressioni comuni: sustainable growth, sustainable pace, sustainable business