non-polluting

[/ˌnɒn.pəˈluːtɪŋ/]
adjective
não poluente
1. Not causing or producing pollution; environmentally safe and free from harmful emissions or waste
Electric vehicles are non-polluting alternatives to gasoline cars.
Veículos elétricos são alternativas não poluentes aos carros a gasolina.
2. Designed to minimize environmental damage and meet ecological standards
The factory uses non-polluting energy sources like solar power.
A fábrica utiliza fontes de energia não poluentes, como a energia solar.
This term has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American English as environmental consciousness grows. In Brazil, it's commonly used in discussions about urban mobility (non-polluting transportation) and industrial development. In the USA, it's prevalent in marketing and policy discussions related to the green energy transition and climate change initiatives.
NYC Slang
clean energy vibes; eco-friendly
Synonyms / Sinônimos
cleaneco-friendlyenvironmentally friendlygreenpollution-freesustainable
Antonyms / Antônimos
pollutingharmfultoxiccontaminating

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
não poluente
Most common translation used in environmental contexts
Brazil Environmental Context
limpo; ecológico
Alternative terms used interchangeably in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
não poluente; amigo do ambiente
Urban areas tend to use technical terminology
Portugal
não poluente; não contaminante
European Portuguese may prefer 'não contaminante' in some contexts

Related Words

pollutionenvironmentalsustainablerenewable energyemissionscarbon footprint

Related Idioms & Phrases

go green
clean energy revolution
carbon neutral
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