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sustainable diet

/səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl ˈdaɪ.ət/sus·TAI·na·ble DI·et

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A pattern of eating that is health-promoting while minimizing environmental impact, such as greenhouse-gas emissions and resource use.

Examples

Experts suggest that a sustainable diet often involves reducing meat consumption and prioritising seasonal produce.

Transitioning to a sustainable diet can help countries meet climate targets.

Promoting a sustainable diet requires both consumer education and policy changes.

Band 8 sentence

Encouraging a sustainable diet at a national level demands systemic changes across agriculture, food retail and consumer education.

Collocations

  • adopt a sustainable diet
  • promote sustainable diets

Word family

sustainable adjsustainability ndiet n

Common mistakes

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Say it for a higher band

5eating less meat6eco-friendly eating7+sustainable diet

Synonyms

climate-friendly diet

Easily confused

plant-based diet

Many people switch to a plant-based diet to reduce their environmental footprint.

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