noun phrase · academic
sustainable consumption patterns
UK/səˈsteɪnəbl kənˈsʌmpʃən ˈpætənz/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl kənˈsʌmpʃən ˈpætərnz/SUS·tain·a·ble CON·sump·TION PAT·terns
ways of consuming goods and services that reduce environmental impact and are socially responsible
Examples
“Promoting sustainable consumption patterns can significantly reduce waste.”
“Education campaigns aim to change unsustainable consumption patterns.”
“Policy incentives encourage sustainable consumption patterns among households.”
Band 8 sentence
“Shifting global demand toward sustainable consumption patterns is as crucial as improving production methods.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable consumption patterns
- change consumption patterns
- unsustainable consumption patterns
Word family
Common mistakes
sustainable consumption pattern→sustainable consumption patterns
sustainable consumer pattern→sustainable consumption patterns
Say it for a higher band
5buy less→6change shopping habits→7+sustainable consumption patterns
Synonyms
responsible consumption
Easily confused
responsible consumption
“Responsible consumption includes buying less and choosing ethical brands.”
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