replaceable resource
[/rɪˈpleɪsəbl ˈrɛsɔrs/ or /rɪˈpleɪsəbl ˈriːsɔrs/]
nounpl: replaceable resources
recurso renovável
1. A natural resource that can be replenished or regenerated through natural processes within a reasonable timeframe, allowing for sustainable use
Solar energy is a replaceable resource that will not be depleted by human consumption.
A energia solar é um recurso renovável que não será esgotado pelo consumo humano.
2. In business and manufacturing, a material or component that can be substituted or replenished without long-term depletion
Timber from sustainably managed forests is considered a replaceable resource.
A madeira de florestas manejadas sustentavelmente é considerada um recurso renovável.
3. Any resource capable of being replaced or regenerated through natural or artificial means
Water, if properly managed, can function as a replaceable resource.
A água, se adequadamente gerenciada, pode funcionar como um recurso renovável.
The concept of replaceable/renewable resources has gained significant importance in Brazil due to its abundant natural resources and growing environmental awareness. In Portuguese-speaking contexts, 'recurso renovável' is the preferred academic and policy term, while discussions about sustainability are increasingly prominent in corporate and governmental sectors. The USA emphasizes this concept in energy policy and climate discussions, particularly regarding wind, solar, and hydroelectric resources.
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