unsustainable practice
[/ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl ˈpræktɪs/]
noun phrasepl: unsustainable practices
prática insustentável
1. A method, habit, or procedure that cannot be maintained or continued over the long term without depleting resources or causing environmental or social harm
Burning fossil fuels at the current rate is an unsustainable practice that threatens our planet's future.
A queima de combustíveis fósseis no ritmo atual é uma prática insustentável que ameaça o futuro do nosso planeta.
2. A business or operational approach that exhausts resources faster than they can be replenished
Overfishing is an unsustainable practice that depletes marine ecosystems.
A sobrepesca é uma prática insustentável que esgota os ecossistemas marinhos.
In Brazil, discussions of 'práticas insustentáveis' have become increasingly important in policy and business contexts, particularly regarding deforestation in the Amazon and agricultural practices. In the USA, the term is widely used in environmental, corporate sustainability, and climate change discussions. Both cultures recognize this as a critical concept for future generations.
Related Idioms & Phrases
burning the candle at both ends
eating your own seed corn
short-term gain, long-term pain
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