collocation · academic
green technology
UK/ɡriːn tekˈnɒlədʒi/US/ɡriːn ˈtɛknɑːlədʒi/GREEN TECH·nol·o·gy
technologies designed to reduce environmental damage or resource use
Examples
“Several firms invested in green technology to reduce operating costs and emissions.”
“Green technology includes solar panels, efficient motors and better insulation.”
“Governments often offer subsidies to encourage green technology adoption.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investment in green technology is central to any credible strategy for decarbonising heavy industries.”
Collocations
- adopt green technology
- develop green technology
Word family
Common mistakes
green technology reduce pollution→green technology reduces pollution
many green technology→many green technologies
Say it for a higher band
5clean tech→6eco-friendly technology→7+green technology
Synonyms
eco-friendly technology
Easily confused
eco-friendly technology
“Consumers increasingly prefer products that incorporate eco-friendly technology.”
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In Environment & Climate
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